Budget 2024-25: 482 visa work experience down to one year from 23 Nov 2024; BIIP closing

Budget 2024-25: 482 visa work experience down to one year from 23 Nov 2024; BIIP closing

The Federal Budget was passed down last night, with altogether unsurprising outcomes. Major reforms include the lowering of work experience for a subclass 482 visa from 2 years to 1 year from 23 November 2024. Business skills visas will, along with the subclass 476 visa, be scrapped.

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Student genuine temporary entrant requirement abolished? Workplace justice visa coming?

Student genuine temporary entrant requirement abolished? Workplace justice visa coming?

Recent media reports indicate some proposed changes to temporary visas, including the replacement of the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas, and the introduction of a workplace justice visa.

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COVID-19: Victoria offering relief payments of up to $1100 for international students

COVID-19: Victoria offering relief payments of up to $1100 for international students

The Victoria Government announced yesterday that international students living in the state who can demonstrate lost wages or income can claim payment of up to $1100 as part of a support package due to the coronavirus pandemic. While this is restricted to student visa holders, there are other initiatives that may assist other temporary visa holders in Victoria.

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COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

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