Ending ‘visa hopping’ in the migration system

A key commitment in the Migration Strategy, released last year, was to restrict ‘visa hopping’ – ending the loopholes that allow students and other temporary visa holders to continuously extend their stay in Australia, in some cases indefinitely. As noted in the Migration Strategy, the numbers of international students staying in Australia on a second, […]

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EOI Reform

1. Reform the points test ∙ Change the way points are offered based on the applicant’s age. ∙ Offer more points to applicants with higher degrees, excellent English language skills, and/or skilled spouses. ∙ Abolish bonus points for Australian study, regional study, a professional year, and specialist education qualifications. ∙ Offer points for any high-skilled employment experience and especially […]

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Updated – Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150

Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold From 1 July 2024, the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. New nomination applications from this date will need to meet the new TSMIT of $73,150 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. This change will not affect existing visa holders and nominations lodged before 1 July […]

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Federal Budget 2024/2025: What It Means To You?

The Australian government delivered the Federal Budget for 2024/2025 highlighting the Government’s plans for revenue and expenditure in 2024-2025. The budget has included several immigration reforms which have been summarised below: Migration System Reforms, Funding and resources for the Department of Home Affairs Over the next four years, the Government has committed to allocate $18.3 […]

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