Your migration policy directly affects workforce continuity, hiring timelines, remuneration frameworks & retention outcomes. What has changed?

This report highlighted the existence of a national family violence crisis, requiring immediate law and policy reform.

The main message for business is that the 457 visa programme remains in flux and changes are likely over the next year.

Policy imperatives of a fairer migration system and better workplace protections are complementary, not contradictory.

Significant changes to the approved English language tests for Australian visa applications.

These changes provide more opportunities for skilled temporary residents to apply for permanent residency.

These 5 case studies assess various visa applicants who were unsure if they fell within these grandfathering provisions.

The reforms are only minor in nature and the overall impact is likely to be minimal for most users of the programme.

A new instrument has changed the way annual market salary rate, or AMSR, is assessed for certain employer sponsored nominations. LIN 26/038 amends IMMI 18/033 and applies to nominations linked...

States and territories are easing the conditions of their visa programs to help to attract overseas skilled workers.

For mining, energy and resources employers, the best approach is disciplined file design.

This year's framework doesn't bring seismic shifts-but it brings much-needed stability.

A temporary work visa for overseas skilled workers to fill positions when no suitable Australian workers can be found.

A DAMA is a regional agreement that lets employers sponsor overseas workers under more flexible rules to address local labour shortages. What you need to know.

Fair Work Inspectors are using new powers to check the immigration status and work rights of employees and contractors.

Discusses the features & benefits of Australia's Global Talent Visa program.

The Global Talent Visa program aims to attract talented individuals to raise Australia's standing in their field.

Discusses changes to Australian migration laws – new s482 SID Visa replaces s482 TSS visa.

The program is open to skilled professionals living in Victoria or overseas who meet both Department of Home Affairs and Victorian Government criteria.

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has introduced Ministerial Direction 119, fundamentally reshaping how skilled visa applications are prioritised based on occupation type and applicant location. For the first time, the Skills in Demand visa falls under priority processing rules, while regional location and accredited sponsor status no longer carry the weight they once did under the previous framework.