482 Visa Holders expanded options to Permanent Residency The Department of Immigration has introduced significant changes to enhance pathways to permanent residency (PR) for skilled workers holding the Subclasses 482 and 457 (TSS) visas. This pivotal amendment focuses on broadening the scope of the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (ENS Subclass 186). These changes apply to…

Konnecting Group Enhances Recruitment and Migration Services in Australia by acquiring 3 businesses   It’s been a busy year at the Konnecting Group with several strategic business acquisitions. In an exciting move within the realm of recruitment and immigration, the Konnecting Group has taken a significant step forward by acquiring three prominent related businesses. This…

On the 4th of October, Professor Peter Dawkins, a prominent figure in Australia’s education landscape, delivered a pivotal address at the National Press Club. He presented the key findings of the recently released 2023 Jobs and Skills Report, titled “Towards a National Jobs and Skills Roadmap.” The report sheds light on Australia’s significant skill shortages…

Australia will change its immigration policy for the first time in ten years, with the first move expected to be adopted in July, securing higher compensation for recently arrived temporary visa holders. By doing so, Australia will enter the global battle for highly educated workers.   The need to modernize the nation’s immigration policy was…

Australia’s immigration system is getting a makeover after a 186-page evaluation warned it is “not fit for purpose” and exposes temporary workers to exploitation. Two statements were made in response to it by the minister of home affairs, Clare O’Neil, and other announcements were included in the federal budget, which was released on May 9…

From the National Press Conference, Canberra 26th April, 2023   On 26th April 2023 I attended the National Press Club in Canberra to see first hand the announcements of the Minister for Home Affairs, The Honorable Clare O’Neil. Since taking office, the Labour Government promised to fix a “broken system”. They’ve taken a year with many…

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Analysis On the 27 April 2023 Hon Clare O’Neil MP (Minister for Home Affairs) announced the Australian Government will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 on the 1 July 2023.   What is TSMIT Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is the minimum…

Beginning in July 2023, the Australian government will extend the Temporary Graduate Work visa (subclass 485) to more than 400 bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs.   As a result, undergraduate students enrolled in any of these 400 programs will now be permitted to live and work in Australia for a period of four years rather…

Since taking office in May, the new government led by Labor’s Anthony Albanese has already significantly altered Australia’s immigration laws and started to address the visa backlog. However, there may be even more changes in 2023 as the government has pledged to examine the effectiveness of skilled migration occupation lists, which some people believe are…