Delays to Introduction of SMP’s Likely

August 25th, 2010
With the existing government in “caretaker” mode as a result of the recent federal election and the uncertainty surrounding the election outcome, it is likely that there will be delays in the approval and subsequent implementation of the new State Migration Plans Read the rest of this entry »

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Changes to English Language Requirements for Registered Nurses

August 19th, 2010

 

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in conjunction with AHPRA have revised their policy for English language testing requirements for registered nurses.

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Victoria Skilled Migration Sponsorship Update

July 22nd, 2010

Victoria has provided an update with regard to the announcement of their eagerly awaited state migration plan. Read the rest of this entry »

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Skilled Migration Visa Processing Update

July 22nd, 2010

DIAC Minister Chris Evans has now announced the new processing priorities for general skilled migration visas. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Importance of State/Territory Nomination

June 23rd, 2010

With the coming changes to the skilled migration program on 1 July 2010 the reasons for making state/territory sponsorship a fundamental part of your migration strategy become even more compelling. Read the rest of this entry »

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Skilled Independent Migration – The Way Ahead Post 1 July 2010

June 10th, 2010

Through a series of presentation rolled out across Australia in the last 2 weeks, DIAC have signaled the way ahead for the GSM program. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hansard Record Provides Insight into Future of GSM Visa Program

May 31st, 2010

Extracts from recent Hansard records from the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee Estimates reveal the following comments by the Immigration Minister that give some indication of his thinking for the future of the general skilled migration Read the rest of this entry »

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ASCO or ANZSCO - What Happens Next?

May 24th, 2010

With the announcement of the new SOL, DIAC also advised that the old ASCO definitions used to identify specific occupations was to be superseded Read the rest of this entry »

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Latest on the New Skilled Occupation List

May 17th, 2010

DIAC have now released information relating to the new skilled occupation list (SOL). Read the rest of this entry »

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DIAC Minister Announces Visa Allocations for 2010/11

May 14th, 2010

DIAC Immigration Minister Chris Evans has released the visa allocations for the 2010/11 program year. Read the rest of this entry »

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