Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

Budget 2026–27: Tweaks, Not a Reset, for Immigration

The Federal Budget handed down last night has few surprises for Australia’s immigration program. Permanent migration will favour onshore visa holders, and net overseas migration is expected to slide.

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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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Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nomination refusal for genuineness at the High Court

Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nomination refusal for genuineness at the High Court

In an unusual case for the High Court of Australia, judgement was passed on a subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nomination application that was refused because the position associated with the nominated occupation was considered not genuine.

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