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Time on the subclass 408 - Temporary Activity visa under the Australian Government endorsed events stream and specifically the COVID-19 Pandemic event has been called. From 2 September 2023, only existing holders will be able to apply to renew this visa, with February 2024 being when the event will close for all.
Read More1 July 2023 saw many amendments to Australia’s migration and citizenship regulations. This article recaps these with an eye on the likely changes in the future.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget was handed down last night with most outcomes already known. Two further major changes are that 482 visas holders in the Short-term stream no longer need to apply when outside of Australia from 1 July 2023, and some visa application charges will see additional increases.
Read MoreThe work limitation exemption for all working holiday makers (subclass 417 – Working Holiday visas and subclass 462 – Work and Holiday visas) that allows visa holders to work for any one employer for more than 6 months will end on 30 June 2023. The visa backlog has been cut to 600,000 on-hand applications, down from 1 million.
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