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14/01/2026

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/uk-governments-new-entry-requirements-to-affect-dual-britishaustralian-citizens/news-story/2fb95ca7156fd51cbb787fb8762be687

The UK government announced changes to passport regulations that will impact dual British-Australian citizens.

10/12/2024

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-jobs-that-made-australias-skills-shortage-list/vnvqd2b20

The Core Skills Occupation List outlines those jobs deemed necessary to address Australia's skill shortages. Here's what made the list — and what didn't.

22/03/2024

New English language requirements for all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024:

Student Visas
• The minimum test score for the English proficiency requirement for a Student visa increases from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent).
• The minimum score to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) course increases from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent).
• Students undertaking recognised university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training require a score of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). These recognised courses will be listed on the Department’s website.

Temporary Graduate visas (TGV)
• The minimum score required for a Temporary Graduate visa increases from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent as specified on our website), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
• Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increased minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remains at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
• The test validity window for all Temporary Graduate visa applications decreases from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.

29/08/2023

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hindi/en/podcast-episode/immigration-update-western-australia-eases-permanent-residency-rules-to-attract-more-skilled-migrants/vw0axwiq6

The doors are now open for eligible applicants in Western Australia to apply for the 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination program, with invitation rounds expected to start soon.

03/07/2023

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-02/uk-working-visa-changes-in-australia/102552164

A working holiday in Australia is back on the cards for British travellers over 30. What are the changes and what does it mean for Aussies in the UK?

10/05/2023

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi/en/podcast-episode/budget-2023-24-impact-on-skilled-migrants-international-students-and-tourists/uyqdlq61c

Budget 2023-24: Impact on skilled migrants, international students and tourists

27/04/2023

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/australia-lifts-minimum-wage-skilled-migrant-workers-98896761

Australia will end a decade-old freeze on the minimum wage for skilled migrant workers as part of an overhaul of what the government describes as a broken migration system

29/12/2022

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/punjabi/en/article/new-visa-opportunities-for-indian-skilled-migrants-international-students-and-tourists-in-australia/zzcv9uit0

As the ‘ground-breaking’ Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) comes into force on Thursday, 29 December, it promises to open new work-based migration pathways for international students, skilled migrants and even visitors.

27/12/2022

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/backpacker-visas-are-now-being-finalised-in-less-than-a-day-as-government-tackles-processing-times/xpezr81do

More than 120,000 offshore backpackers have already been granted visas in time for Christmas this year.

18/12/2022

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/visas-in-three-days-for-teachers-and-nurses/4rij2ck0l

Visas for teachers and healthcare workers are now being assessed within days after the Australian government changed the way it prioritises skilled visa applications.