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, …

COVID-19 and Visa FAQs We have pieced together some of the most frequently asked questions during this time for both Employers and Visa Holding Employees.   Bear in mind this is changing daily, and some information has not been disseminated from the Department. Also bear in mind, this information is from an immigration law perspective,…

Proposed Updates on Skilled Migration Occupation Lists     The Department of Employment, Skills and Small & Family Business has launched its Traffic Light Bulletin, which lists a range of skilled visa programs that are employer-sponsored, points-tested & state-nominated.    To meet the skill needs of the Australian economy, the bulletin lists proposed updates to…

    The Hon David Coleman MP officially launched the Global Talent Independent program in November 2019.   The program provides a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly-skilled people to work and live in Australia. It is developed to boost Australia’s human talent competitiveness by attracting skilled migrants to help grow the country.    “We want…