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1 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 MoreAs the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) is now in force, two major announcements that affect UK nationals and Working Holiday visas were announced today.
Read MoreAn industry labour agreement for aged care workers is now available, however, it comes with the unprecedented requirement that this is negotiated with relevant unions. From 31 May 2023, UK passport holders eyeing a WHM visa will see the age cap lifted to 35 and the need to undertake specified work for additional visas dropped.
Read MoreAn Australian-UK free trade agreement confirms the age cap for UK nationals lifted to 35 for working holiday visas. There are also likely to be other benefits including exemptions to labour market testing for 482 visas and perhaps an easier pathway to skill assessments for GSM visas. A dedicated agricultural visa was also announced.
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