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Tax Update

Private use of work vehicles: a commonly overlooked fringe benefit Help your employer clients understand how personal use of a work vehicle may trigger FBT obligations. If your clients provide employees with work vehicles, it’s essential to review how those vehicles are used and whether exemptions apply. Otherwise, they may be liable for fringe benefits […]

Right to disconnect

Important workplace changes for small businesses Recent updates affect small business employers and their employees. Learn more about the right to disconnect, upcoming casual employment changes, and what steps you can take now. On this page What’s changing Right to disconnectFrom 26 August 2025, the right to disconnect will apply to employees of small business […]

NT Nomination Updates (190 and 491 Visas)

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Australian Government has released a small interim allocation while State and Territory governments await the full allocation for the 2025-26 program year. The NT Government has a limited number of subclass 491 nominations available for eligible onshore applicants with certain visa deadlines falling before 31 December 2025 […]

South Australia State Nomination Update

The Commonwealth Government have provided South Australia with a small interim allocation for the 2025-26 program year. Given the small number of interim allocations, Skilled and Business Migration (SBM) will not open for new Registration of Interest (ROI) applications and instead focus on inviting strong applicants contributing to the state’s workforce requirements, including from the […]

Partner Visas: What Happens if You’re in a Long-Term Relationship?

Applying for a Partner Visa is one of the most important steps for couples planning their future together in Australia. Many applicants do not realise that the length of their relationship can make a huge difference in how their visa is decided. If you can demonstrate that you and your Australian partner have been in […]

New English Test Rules for Subclass 482 Visa Applicants from 13 September 2025

Introduction The Department of Home Affairs is updating the English language requirement for the Subclass 482 visa. From 13 September 2025, new rules will come into effect that will impact which tests you can take, how your scores are assessed, and how your previous results will count.  Changes from 13 September 2025 The key updates […]

What 2025-26 Migration Program Planning Levels Mean for You

In September 2025, the Australian Government confirmed the permanent migration program planning levels for 2025–26, keeping the overall ceiling steady at 185,000 places, the same as the 2024–25 program. This announcement also marked a strategic shift with planning now set across a four-year horizon instead of annual cycles. Why it Matters Maintaining migration program levels […]

The Dangers of Using AI for Immigration Advice

More and more people in Australia are turning to artificial intelligence tools for quick answers. While AI can be helpful for many things, relying on it for immigration advice is risky and can have serious consequences. AI systems are not migration agents or lawyers. They do not understand the full details of your personal situation, […]