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The Fair Work High Income Threshold receives its yearly indexing, affecting those wanting to be exempt from the age restrictions for a Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa or a Subclass 187 - Regional visa. The occupation lists for many visas have been found with unwittingly omitted occupations.
Read MoreA new occupation list has been released. Ministers of Religion are specifically removed from all occupations lists. Instead, they will need to apply for and be approved a labour agreement.
Read MoreEnglish language ability is vital for many different skilled visas. Soon, there will be more English language tests approved for visa applicants to submit to support evidence of English. Also, Australia and China are set to enter a free trade agreement.
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