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April 05, 2020

COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

April 05, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus FAQ on Australian visas and resources page

March 31, 2020/ Alex Petrakos

Last updated: 30 April 2020

This FAQ and resources page is dedicated to common questions many visa holders may have about their status in Australia and what they can do in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

December 20, 2019

Occupation list changes for 2020: massage therapist, hairdressers, and gardeners set for the axe

December 20, 2019/ Alex Petrakos

The Traffic Light Bulletin, which is a list of proposed changes to the various skilled occupation lists in 2020 has been released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. Their recommendations include removing massage therapist, hairdressers, and gardeners, and adding three personal care workers. These changes, if implemented, will have serious implications for prospective skilled migrants. All proposed changes are listed.

September 05, 2019

Skilled Migration Occupation List review commenced…major changes ahead?

September 05, 2019/ Alex Petrakos

Yesterday the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business commenced a review of the skilled migration occupation lists, due to be completed in March 2020. This will be the fourth review by the department since the skilled occupations lists were deemed unresponsive on 18 April 2017, the day it was announced that Subclass 457 – Temporary Worked (Skilled) visa would be abolished. Will there be any substantial changes arising from this review?