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This week saw debate by federal and state politicians on Australia’s population and immigration, with an emphasis on migration to regional areas. Current regulations, however, does not lend itself to this policy aim, except for General Skilled Migration visas, which already has one visa subclass requiring holders to live, study and work in a regional area. Could we see greater scrutiny on this suite of visas?
Read MoreA recent Freedom of Information request reveals Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa refused doubled in a year, among other things.
Read MoreWith Australia and Singapore signing a free trade agreement, a new instrument consolidating all international trade obligations come into force to exempt these agreements from labour market testing for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas.
Read MoreIndian passport holders will now be able to apply for a Subclass 600 - Visitor visa online from 1 July 2017. Also, fees for an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will increase.
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