2016-17 Skilled Occupation List (SOL): submissions now being accepted
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Submissions for what occupations should be added or removed on the occupation lists for many skilled visas are now being accepted.
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General Skilled Migration (GSM) cap and cease strikes again!
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A new instrument effectively invalidates many skilled visa applications lodged years ago, affecting thousands of overseas nationals that have waited years for a chance to migrate to Australia.
Read MoreA new dawn…but not for Ministers of Religion
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A 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 MoreThe beginning of 457 visa reforms and the relaxing of English language testing
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A raft of reforms were implemented to Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas on 18 April 2015, including a reduction of English language ability required for other visa subclasses.
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