OZ Express Migration

Update on Student visa applications lodgement to study in Australia in 2025

The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) is encouraging applicants to complete their student visa application as soon as practicable to prevent delays. All applicants are encouraged to look at Document…

National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa as of 7 December 2024

The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has launched a new invitation -only permanent visa program for exceptionally talented migrants which replaced the Global Talent Visa on 7 December 2024. Some…

Important Changes to Skilled Visa Program as of  7 December 2024

The Department of Home Affairs has now announced the release of the modernised Skilled occupation list known as the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and a new Skills in Demand…

New Core Skills Occupation List as of 7 December 2024

The Australian Government has released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) to target the skills Australia needs. The new CSOL fulfils the Government’s commitment to replace complex, out of date…

Migration Tasmania Update on processing Times

(Update as of 18 November 2024) Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa: Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) Visa: Candidates with at least one Orange-Plus attribute will receive an orange pass and…

Unprecedented levels of interest in 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program Occupations

(Update as of 15 November 2024) The South OZtralian government has announced an update regarding the exceptionally high number of Registration of Interest (ROI) applications for the following occupations: The…

Changes to Assessing Authority for Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) Occupation

Effective 7 December 2024, the OZtralian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) will become the assessing authority for the Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) occupation. All skills…

Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early- Professionals Scheme 403-Ballot Registration

The MATES stream visa for subclass 403 allows Indian nationals to register in a ballot and be randomly selected to apply for the visa. The OZtralian Government will allocate 3,000…

Supporting Women and Girls to Take Up Trade Qualifications Could Help Ease OZtralia’s Skills Shortage

Article courtesy:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-04/women-in-trades-employment-female-career-prospects-upskill/104470156 Women working in male-dominated industries are proving anything’s possible when given the chance, and it could be the answer to Australia’s ongoing skills shortage. Single mother-of-two Vanessa…

Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

ACT Invitation Round Details (Update as of 24 October 2024) The ACT has released details from the latest invitation round, highlighting that the higher the demand for an occupation, the…

Subclass 491 Opportunities for International Student Graduates in Melbourne OZtralia

The Victorian Government is expanding pathways for international student graduates to access the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). Key features of this initiative include: These new pathways provide more…

VETASSESS Update on Change in Assessment Fees to OZtralia

VETASSESS has announced that, starting November 2024, application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase. This increase will not apply to trade occupations. Additionally, VETASSESS has confirmed that…

New Work and Holiday VISA Ballots

Starting 1 October 2024, a pre-application process called the visa ballot has been initiated under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. Visa ballot registration is now open for the following…

OZTRALIA’S TOP 10 MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS

In the vibrant heart of Sydney, career counsellor Emma sat with her latest client, Diran, a recent university grad eager to find his way in the bustling job market. As…

Overview of OZtralia’s Job Vacancies & Skill Shortages

The Occupation Shortage Report released in June 2024 by Jobs and Skills OZtralia provides a detailed analysis of the current state of job vacancies and skills shortages across various sectors…

British backpacker turned dairy farm manager says word of mouth, a fun workplace keeps her workers keen

Article Courtesy : By Kate Higgins | ABC Rural | ABC NEWS A dairy farm in South Australia’s Clare Valley has made the work so attractive that it prompted a…

Northern Territory (NT) General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination applications for 2024-25

Migration NT will continue to receive and assess onshore applications for nomination. Offshore applications opened on 14 August 2024 but only for the NT Family Stream and Job Offer Stream.…

Tasmania Skilled Migration Program 2024-25 Program Allocations

Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is set to reopen for new Registrations of Interest in the near future. The Australian Government has allocated Tasmania’s skilled nominated visa places for…

The OZtralian National Planning Level cap 2025

The OZtralian Government has announced a significant change to its international education policy, introducing a National Planning Level (NPL) cap for the international education and training sector starting in 2025.…

Within two years, our aged care services and facilities will face a crisis as OZtralia’s Baby Boomers, the country’s largest demographic group, begin turning 80

As this generation has reshaped every phase of life they’ve passed through, their entry into advanced age is poised to drive substantial changes in the nation’s aged care system. Earlier…