Immigration Minister David Coleman said agreements could be signed with more regions to address the labour needs of these areas – something he said was his priority right after he took charge of his portfolio last year. We are hoping that Cairns – Far North Queensland will be the next...
John Young – 10 February, 2019
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New Temporary Parent visa to be made available A new temporary sponsored parent visa that will allow parents of migrants to stay in Australia for a period of up to five years will be made available during the first half of 2019. The visa was promised in June 2016, during...
John Young – 09 February, 2019
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New sponsorship framework for sponsored family visas – PARTNER VISAS The Federal Parliament passed the Migration Amendments Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 with Government’s amendments and it was subsequently passed by the lower house the same day on 28th November 2018, paving the way for a new sponsorship...
John Young – 08 February, 2019
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The Federal Government endorsed-Subclass 408 Temporary Activity) visa will allow visa holders to stay in Australia for three years along with their families. The state government will give priority to businesses related to the defence and space, cyber security, big data, digital and blockchain, food, wine and AgTech, health and...
John Young – 07 February, 2019
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Australia’s annual permanent immigration intake has been capped at 190,000 and has remained at the level since 2011. However, the actual intake last year fell to just over 162,000 for the first time since 2007 with a cut in the family and skilled visas...
John Young – 06 February, 2019
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