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The new Western Australian governments halts processing of any Regional Certifying Body applications for nominations for Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas with a view to having Perth removed as a regional area.
Read MoreThe Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) review has been released, recommending it indexed by the seasonally adjusted wage price index. This affects nominations for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work Skilled visa applications.
Read MoreAn article claims the Department of Education and Training recommended that medical practitioners be removed from the Skilled Occupation List. This would affect registered doctors applying for Subclass 189 - Independent visas and Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visas.
Read MoreCriteria for businesses to become accredited business sponsors for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas will change beginning 1 July 2016 with four different categories. The Fair Work High Income Threshold will also be indexed higher.
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