The latest news on Australian immigration, including changes to regulations, government policy announcements, and analysis of media releases affecting current and future applications.
For Australian immigration news and important announcements. To receive notifications as they are posted, make sure you follow Peak Migration's Linkedin page or subscribe to our RSS feed.
Disclaimer: Any posted material is not intended to be immigration advice and does not purport to represent all requirements for a successful application or applications. No person should act on the basis of the material contained in any post without obtaining advice relevant to their situation, and without considering and taking professional advice where necessary. All opinion expressed is that of the author and nobody else.
A damning report on worker exploitation of overseas nationals in the agricultural industry and employing unlawful non-citizens. Volunteer work for Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visa will no longer be acceptable for ‘regional work’ to apply for a second Working Holiday visa.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreApplications for Subclass 188 - Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visas will be closed to further applications from 24 April 2014 until 1 July 2015. Reforms to complying investments are proposed.
Read MoreAn independent report to the popular Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas, recommend a number of changes to ensure sponsor obligations and the intentions of the visa are complied with.
Read More
