Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

Employer sponsorship goes public: Legal and practical consequences of the new register

A public register of approved work sponsors, which includes standard business sponsors, and the occupations they nominate, is expected to commence within 6 months. This will provide opportunities for overseas workers, particularly those seeking a sponsor.

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Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) changes avoid the pitfalls of awards

Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) changes avoid the pitfalls of awards

Flexibility on how the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) is determined will apply to new and not finally determined nomination applications for employer-sponsored visas. It will allow alternative evidence where a Fair Work instrument, such as an award, is not the prevailing market rate.

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New English language tests approved for student and skilled visas and amendments to minimum scores from 7 August 2025

New English language tests approved for student and skilled visas and amendments to minimum scores from 7 August 2025

Three new English language tests were added to almost all Australian skilled visas. However, visa applicants must be careful as some will not apply, and threshold scores have changed.

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