The Australian Government has introduced new amendments that significantly impact the eligibility criteria for Aged Parent visas. These changes, under the Migration Amendment (Substituted Subclass 600 Visa Exemptions) Regulations 2025, are designed to provide greater flexibility for visa applicants and support family reunification. What Has Changed? The updated regulations allow certain holders of a substituted Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa to...

The Australian government has introduced the Migration Amendment (Australia Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty Visa) Regulations 2025, amending the Migration Regulations 1994 to fulfill Australia’s commitment under the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty. Signed on 9 November 2023 and effective from 28 August 2024, this treaty strengthens bilateral relations between Australia and Tuvalu while creating a special...

Australia is taking a significant step toward addressing its healthcare workforce shortages by introducing two new streamlined pathways for foreign nurses and midwives. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) will implement these pathways starting in April 2025 to facilitate the immigration and registration process for qualified professionals from approved jurisdictions. This initiative aims to...

Every year, thousands of student visas in Australia expire on March 15, a date closely tied to the academic calendar. Many international students finish their studies in November or December, and their visas grant them a short grace period, usually until mid-March. This allows time for final results, graduation ceremonies, and planning their next steps....

The Australian government has introduced the Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Amendment Rules 2025, which repeal Section 13 of the 2024 Transitional Rules. This amendment is part of the ongoing refinement of Australia’s migration review system following the establishment of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Key Changes reviously, individuals in immigration...

The Australian Labour Market for Migrants is a report published by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), designed to provide valuable insights for migrants, job seekers, and organizations interested in employment opportunities in Australia. The latest edition, released on 31 January 2025, highlights the current state of the job market, employment trends, and skill shortages affecting...

Introduction The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has introduced a new occupational classification system, the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA), which will replace the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). This change aims to better reflect Australia’s evolving labor market and provide a more accurate classification of occupations. Why the Shift...

Attorney-General Announces Key Appointments to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) The Attorney-General, Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MP, has announced significant appointments to the newly established Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). These appointments are aimed at efficiently managing members and caseloads across multiple jurisdictions. Key Appointments to...