NSW Skilled Migration Program 2025-26
Program Updates The NSW Government has received an interim allocation for the 2025–26 Skilled Migration Program from the Department of Home Affairs. NSW Interim Allocation Invitation Rounds – Subclass 190 Visa An invitation round for NSW nomination under the subclass 190 visa will take place next week while the state awaits its full allocation from […]
Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List – What It Means for Employers
The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) has just been released. This list shows which jobs across Australia are hardest to fill and where employers continue to struggle to find skilled workers. It’s a useful guide for any business looking to understand where the labour market is tight and which roles may qualify for sponsorship under […]
I am applying for a 186 ENS TRT visa, is it a problem if my employer has changed legal names?
A change in the nominating employer’s legal name after granting a subclass 482 visa generally does not prevent eligibility for the subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Temporary Residence Transition (‘sc 186 ENS TRT’) visa, provided the employer remains the same legal entity. Proper documentation and attention to legal distinctions are critical for a smooth application […]
New 2025 Skilled Occupations List Released
2025 Occupation Shortage List Released The 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) is out, highlighting the jobs that are hardest to fill across Australia. The list gives a clear snapshot of where employers are struggling to find workers and helps show what’s really happening in the Australian job market. This year’s results show some good news […]
Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program Update
Application Gateway Now Open The Migration Tasmania Application Gateway is now accepting new Registrations of Interest (ROIs). Applicants should note that new settings and processing arrangements will apply. Full details are available on the Migration Tasmania website. At this stage, the Australian Government has not yet finalised state and territory nomination allocations. As a result, nominations cannot be confirmed until […]
Upcoming Holidays and Pay Entitlements
Upcoming Public Holidays The following outlines the upcoming public holidays over the next few months in each state and territory. Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Public Holiday Entitlements Employees should be aware of when public holidays occur each year, as pay rates and entitlements may […]
VICTORIA INVITATION ROUND – Happening Today
The following has been received from VIC Government: Invitation round today Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program will be conducting an invitation round today. If you do not receive any further communications from us today about a client’s Registration of Interest, this means they have not been invited today but remain eligible. Their ROI will be […]
SA Password Requirements
Skilled & Business Migration has increased the length and complexity of our Password requirement to better protect your information. This change has already been implemented for all new clients registering on our Portal and will become compulsory for all current clients to update their passwords from November 3rd, 2025. What are the new requirements? • […]
Tasmania’s State Migration Program is now Open
2025-26 Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program The Australian Government has not yet finalised state and territory nomination allocations. However, in anticipation of receiving an allocation, the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open on 6 October 2025. New settings and processing arrangements will apply. Details are on our website HERE. The Migration Tasmania Application Gateway […]
Update from Victoria State Government – Nominations are now open
Victoria’s 2025–26 skilled migration program is now open to applicants in Victoria and overseas. The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs has provided Victoria a smallinterim allocation. Victoria’s full allocation for the 2025-26 program is expected to be confirmed by the Department of Home Affairs in the coming weeks. Once confirmed, we will publish the full […]