Reduced entrants in the country halt population growth resulting in slow economic activity. Let’s take a look at skilled migration and international education updates due to closed international borders.   Skilled Migrant Prioritisation of Skilled Migrants The Coalition-dominated committee demands reserve seats on flights and rooms in hotel quarantine for skilled migrants to make…

    The construction and mining industries continue to be a strong force in the Australian economy, generating jobs as the country recovers from the recession brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.   Check out the latest construction and mining projects:    Construction New South Wales The New South Wales government received the lion’s share of…

Travel Exemptions for Skilled TSS (Subclass 482) Visa Holders   Overview of travel exemptions Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. Under exempt category, you have been granted an individual exemption to the current travel restrictions.   If you are not in an exempt category, you can request…

  National Skills Commission Announces Emerging Jobs    National Skills Commission (NSC) recently identified Emerging Jobs to help ensure Australians have the knowledge and skills for developing jobs and build a skilled and flexible workforce in demand today and in the future. Selected occupations were based on JEDI (Jobs and Education Data Infrastructure), a pioneer…

  Labour Market Testing Update – September 2020        The Department of Home Affairs announced a new legislative instrument (LIN 20156) which aims to prioritize Australian citizens and PRs before overseas candidates are considered when a business announces a vacancy. The additional requirements for new labour market testing includes: Must be advertisements on…

  Government Launches Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)     To help recover the economy and generate jobs, the federal government launched a new skills list and labour market testing. This will enable skilled workers with sponsorships to come back to Australia and work on urgent jobs in critical sectors. The National Skills Commission…

  Government Forms Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce In a bid to accelerate job generation, the government formed Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce, made up of experts from the Commonwealth, States, Territories, and the private sector. Part of the JobMaker plan, the task force will operate to entice high-value global enterprises and exceptionally…

Industries that are Booming Post-Pandemic   COVID-19 brought rapid and catastrophic impact on healthcare and the economy. It exposed weak spots within industries and the opportunities to work on them to build a more resilient economy. The pandemic also elevated critical sectors that boomed and continue to flourish due to its significance in delivering essential…

What visa can I apply for if I’m stuck in Australia on a Student Visa?  If you hold a student visa which is expiring soon and you are unable to leave Australia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may have the following options:   If you need more time in Australia to complete the course, …