New website for the Department
The Department of Home Affairs is testing a new Immigration and Citizenship website and seeking feedback. If you are interested go to...
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
David Coleman MP has been appointed as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. This removes immigration policy...
SAF levy commencement
From Sunday 12 August the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy has been introduced. This is known as the nomination training...
SkillSelect invitation rounds
Expressions of interest for subclass 189 and subclass 489 visas are lodged through SkillSelect. Invitations have been issued on the...
Increased points for GSM
From 1 July 2018 the pool and pass marks for the following visas were increased to 65 points: Skilled-Independent (Permanent) (Class SI)...
Application fee increases
From 1 July 2018 the visa application charge for most (but not all) visas will increase in line with CPI. For example the VAC for the...
SAF levy commencement
As previously discussed, the Australian Government has announced its intention to introduce the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy. ...
Assurance of support changes
Changes were implemented from 1 April 2018 significantly increasing the salary requirements for the provision of an assurance of support...
Trade skills assessment changes
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the approved assessing body for most trade occupations for visas requiring a skills assessment. It...
SAF levy
The Australian Government previously announced its intention to introduce the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy in March 2018. The...