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Why immigrants struggle to secure jobs in their field in Australia
In 2025 Australia introduced the Skills in Demand visa, replacing TSS and raising TSMIT to AUD 73,150. Three salary pathways…
Labor accused of worsening migrant surge after lowering English test bar
Effective August 7, 2025, LIN 15/016 harmonises English test scores and raises PTE Academic targets. CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic and…
Construction sector split over work permit salary exemption rules
AB 1034 extends the construction PAGA exemption to January 1, 2038 for unionized employers with CBAs effective before January 1,…
Most Australians Still Back Migration — Are Cost Pressures Shifting Views?
In 2024–25 Australia shifts migration toward employer sponsorship and higher pay floors: 185,000 permanent places, 44,000 Employer Sponsored, TSMIT A$76,515…
Why are Australian international student numbers rising despite election promises to cut them?
The 2025 International Student Cap limits new places to 270,000 and uses Ministerial Direction 111 to slow visa processing at…
Sydney trial puts Australia’s paper incoming passenger card on notice
From August 6, 2025, Sydney Airport pilots a Qantas app digital declaration for QF144 and QF122, replacing paper IPC for…
Australia Denies Visas to African Researchers Attending Bat Conference
Eight invited researchers were denied visas to the August 2025 IBRC in Cairns, affecting panels and workshops. Nearly 150 delegates…
2025 Subclass 494 Visa: Five-Year Regional Work Pathway to PR
To qualify for Subclass 494, secure an approved regional employer sponsor, a positive skills assessment, competent English, and three years’…