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New! Travel Exemptions

New! Travel Exemptions

Due to COVID-19, currently only Australian citizens and permanent residents are permitted to enter Australia. However, immediate families of Australian citizens or permanent residents with a temporary visa and skilled individuals in certain critical sectors can apply for an exemption from the current restrictions to enter the country.

Exemption Request

From 2 September 2020, visa applicants or current visa holders who are working and/or sponsored in a Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) may be eligible to request an exemption to enter Australia. There is no need to hold a current visa to lodge the exemption request. [...]  READ MORE →

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Federal Government abolishes the 457 visa

On 18 April 2017, the Australian Federal Government announced the abolition of the subclass 457 visa program, to be replaced by two streams of ‘temporary skill shortage’ work visas for skilled foreign workers. Under the government’s plan, foreign skilled workers would be eligible for one of two visas – a ‘short-term’ two-year visa extendable for a further two years, and a ‘medium-term’ four year visa.

As part of the overhaul, the government plans to substantially reduce the number of eligible occupations and positions subject to work visas. Occupations slated for elimination include farmers, actors, musicians and artists, journalists and media presenters, commissioned fire and police officers, and a variety of administrative managerial positions. [...]  READ MORE →