Migration World

09/08/2024

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured record penalties of $15.3 million against the former operators of the Sushi Bay outlets in NSW, Darwin and Canberra for deliberately exploiting vulnerable migrant workers, including underpaying staff more than $650,000.

10/01/2024

13/11/2023

'Part-time and international students are ineligible for travel concessions in New South Wales. This represents a glaring inequity for tertiary students; all students deserve travel concessions. NSW is currently the only state that does not offer some form of concession or discounted travel to international students.'

Sign the petition!

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.

31/08/2023

Important announcement about the Covid 408 visa program closure.

Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Emergency Management.​​​

23/12/2022

Tutto lo staff di Migration World vi augura un Buon Natale e un ottimo 2023! A Roma il 23 porta fortuna! Speriamo sia l'anno buono per tutti!

(Saremo chiusi solo per le feste pubbliche in Australia).

23/12/2022

Migration World and its staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a great new year! We all need it!

(We'll be closed only for the Australian public holidays.)

02/12/2022

Are you an Australian resident of Italian-background 18-year-old, or older? If yes, take part in this survey!

02/12/2022

Are you an Italian in Australia? Help Swinburne University researchers who are studying the impact of Covid on Italians in Australia! Fill out this survey, it won't take much of your time. For detailed information and to take the survey, follow the link https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dpAr1wosVU4Olo

Who can take the survey?

Adults of Italian origin residing in Australia, including those born in Australia (even if they do not speak Italian) and those who emigrated from Italy permanently (with dual or single citizenship) or are temporarily in Australia, regardless of the type of visa.

A Survey on Social Networks and Resilience in Australia's Italian-background Community

02/12/2022

Sei un italiano in Australia? Aiuta i ricercatori della Swinburne University che stanno studiando l'impatto del Covid sugli italiani in Australia! Compilate questo sondaggio, non prenderà molto del vostro tempo. Per informazioni dettagliate e per fare il sondaggio, seguite il link https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dpAr1wosVU4Olo

Chi può fare il sondaggio?
Maggiorenni di origine italiana che risiedono in Australia, incluso chi è nato in Australia (anche se non parla italiano) e chi è emigrato dall’Italia in modo permanente (con doppia o singola cittadinanza) o si trova temporaneamente in Australia, indipendentemente dal tipo di visto.

A Survey on Social Networks and Resilience in Australia's Italian-background Community

29/09/2022

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/italian/it/podcast-episode/di-questo-passo-ci-vorranno-oltre-90-anni-per-smaltire-le-richieste-di-residenza-permanente/ozizgau03

Dopo l’annuncio che il governo darà priorità alle richieste di visti temporanei inviate ‘off-shore’, un gruppo di immigrati in attesa da anni di residenza permenente ha deciso di scendere in piazza. Tra loro anche l’italiano Francesco Aimassi.

02/09/2022

Il ruolo della politica migratoria nell'affrontare la carenza di lavoratori è al centro del secondo e ultimo giorno del Jobs and Skills Summit, dopo che il governo ha annunciato che aumenterà il tetto alla migrazione a 195.000 all'anno.

04/04/2022

​Australia will open its doors to more working holiday makers under new measures introduced to support the post-pandemic recovery of Australia’s tourism and trade sectors.

03/03/2022

New visa concessions.

The Morrison Government is continuing to make a range of visa enhancements in support of Australia’s COVID-19 economic recovery.

02/02/2022

https://www.change.org/p/department-of-home-affairs-allow-bridging-visa-holders-to-leave-re-enter-australia

Allow bridging visa holders to leave & re-enter Australia

19/01/2022

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/visa-rebate-to-lure-back-175-000-international-students-and-holidaymakers-20220119-p59pf3.html

International students and backpackers will have their visa fees rebated for the coming weeks in a bid to entice them back to the country to fill critical worker shortages.

14/01/2022

The Prime Minister has announced that all international students will be able to work full time. We are waiting for more details.

PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon. I’m joined by the Chief Medical Officer and General Frewen. We have to be very clear about our objectives. This is a key point of discussion we had with premiers and chief ministers today. What what is it that all of these measures are designed to achieve? That was ...

24/12/2021

Migration World wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that 2022 will bring a new life to all of us!

15/12/2021

There is a petition before the Parliament: "We therefore ask the House to establish a pathway to Permanent Residency for Temporary Residents who have lived in Australia and supported its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic."

If you would like to sign (it closes on 22nd Dec), please follow the link
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN3547/sign?fbclid=IwAR0mo3y_TJA_sA0po1UzB9heWnu_CHi7xb-bbhIOVqNOCWyaWYaqAOZLQ90

e-petitions

29/11/2021

Borders opening delayed at 15 December.

The government says the move "will ensure Australia can gather the information we need to better understand the Omicron variant".

27/11/2021

Una quantità crescente di persone che ha richiesto visti da parecchio tempo non ha ancora ottenuto risposta. Come spiega l’agente d’Immigrazione Emanuela Canini, c’è un ordine di priorità del ministero di Home Affairs. Ecco come funziona e chi c'è nell'elenco.

25/11/2021

Good news for 482 visa holders in Australia in the industry of hospitality, health, and in regional areas and who have occupations on the STSOL. Also, news for 457 visa holders who have reached the age limit for permanent residence...and other visa changes announced.

The Morrison Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in Australia and to continue working in critical sectors as Australia’s economic recovery continues.

25/11/2021

Interesting news for international students and post-study visas expanded.
https://ministers.dese.gov.au/tudge/further-support-international-education-sector-and-international-students

The Morrison Government will introduce further targeted measures to support the international education sector to roar back, as international borders reopen. More than $37 million will be available to support those international education providers most affected by COVID-19. Extended regulatory fee....

22/11/2021

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/concern-as-australia-s-visa-tribunal-admits-it-can-t-handle-backlog-of-migration-refugee-cases/5105b0c2-3828-49f9-8af8-0a07da4dc602

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal’s backlog of asylum seeker cases has now surpassed 32,000, with some applicants waiting years for their cases to be heard.

22/11/2021

From 1 December, some vaccinated temporary visa holders will be allowed to enter Australia without a travel ban exemption request. Quarantine in some States still applies. Click on the link to see the visa subclasses.
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/vaccinated-travellers -7

Fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible visa holders can travel to and from Australia without needing to apply for a travel ex

22/11/2021

Finally?

International students will be able to return to Australia by semester one next year after the PM announced a series of vaccinated visa holders will be allowed to return.

19/11/2021

Dopo il presidente Mattarella, abbiamo testato le immediate funzionalità del nuovo portale predisposto dal ministero dell’Innovazione Tecnologica. Pochi e semplici passaggi per dialogare con il proprio Comune senza doversi recare agli sportelli. Serve la Cie, la Cns oppure lo Spid

09/11/2021

"If you’re not eligible for Medicare, you need an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) to get your proof of COVID-19 vaccinations online."

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/how-get-proof/if-youre-not-eligible-medicare

If you’re not eligible for Medicare, you need an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) to get your proof of COVID-19 vaccinations online.

03/11/2021

An English backpacker who worked as a waitress in Sydney said Australia's 'backpacker tax' discriminated against her based on her nationality. Today, she won her High Court battle.

22/10/2021

​From today, parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for a travel exemption, for travel to Australia from 1 November 2021.