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ANZSCO Updates and How They Affect You

On 22 November 2022, ANZSCO released an update on the skilled occupations list with the changesthat have taken place from 2021 to 2022. The update includes changes to occupations, changes tothe unit groups and changes to minority groups. Occupation listThe changes to the occupation list include an addition of occupations such as Data Analyst (224114),Data […]

Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) and implications for Labour Market Testing

The Labour Market Testing (LMT) provisions for temporary skills shortage visas (TSS) do not apply when it is inconsistent with Australia’s international trade obligations. These obligations fall under two categories – that is, Australia’s commitments under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and World Trade Organization (WTO) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). Australia and the […]

Record Keeping obligations for Sponsors (Standard Business)

As a business that holds a Standard Business Sponsorship approved by the Department of Home Affairs, you are bound to certain obligations including to keep record of the compliance of these obligations. These records must be kept in a format that can be verified by an independent party.  Records would keep track of your operations […]

News for Employers on Potential Changes to LMT Exemptions

The new instrument made by the Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke has repealed the Migration (LIN 20/029: Determination of International Trade Obligations Relating to Labour Market Testing) Instrument 2020 and Migration (LIN 18/219: Determination of International Trade Obligations Relating to Labour Market Testing) Instrument 2018.  This instrument concerns the Labour […]

Understanding Visa Cancellations – What to do if the Department comes knocking

Having a visa cancellation is something to avoid at all costs. It carries consequences that affect the eligibility for any other visa to remain in Australia. In fact, the minute a person gets a visa cancellation, the person automatically becomes an unlawful non-citizen and hence, meaning they will have extremely limited options to remain in […]

The Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191)

Regional Provisional Steam The Permanent Residence Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 191) is a permanent visa that commenced on 16 November 2022. This visa allows people who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on an eligible visa, to live and work in Australia permanently. The applicant does not require a sponsor or […]

Temporary Skill Shortage visa program: Recent Developments for Employers (Including Direction 100)

Following the Job and Skills September 2022, in coordination with representatives from unions, governments and employers, a large portion of the summit had addressed how Australia immigration can assist in easing severe skills shortages currently being faced across all sectors of Australia.  Amongst the announcements, the Minister has allocated investment of $36.1 million into visa […]

Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) Obligations

If you wish to sponsor a foreign worker, you will need to meet certain requirements. The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has set out several requirements that a sponsor must adhere to when acting as a standard business sponsor. If a sponsor fails to meet the requirements, they could face several penalties. Obligations commence on the […]