Australia is set to see increased international enrolments in 2023, with expectations reckoning on overall growth of between 8% and 12%, according to marketing intelligence platform Studymove. According to Studymove managing director, Keri Ramirez, the Australian sector saw “impressive recovery” in 2022, with a 32% rise in commencing students compared to 2021. Following very low…
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The Australian government has lowered the bar for New Zealanders who have applied for permanent residency. Under changes announced by the home affairs department, New Zealanders who applied on or before 10 December for a subclass 189 visa will no longer face hurdles related to income, period of residence and health conditions. The move, enacted…
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Australia is failing to tap into a talented workforce already in the country, according to two analyses of the country’s immigration system, and increasing overseas migration will bring billions more in economic growth. KPMG found lifting net overseas migration by a total of 265,000 over the next five years would boost the Australian economy by…
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Visas for teachers and healthcare workers are now being assessed within days after the Australian government changed the way it prioritises skilled visa applications. Skilled visa applications for teachers and healthcare workers are now being assessed in just three days after a change to how skilled visas are prioritised. The Department of Home Affairs has…
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In an announcement for its skilled migration program for 2022-23, New South Wales has changed visa conditions for applicants of skilled nominated visas (Subclass) 190 and eliminated requirements related to work experience and minimum points scores. In September, the NSW government released its skills lists after receiving just over 12,000 visa slots for its skilled…
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Australia’s government is planning to introduce a new proposal which would facilitate the process of bringing highly skilled staff to the country, for all global companies. According to an SBS report, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) is backing the easing of this process for intra-companies, VisaGuide.World reports. The new changes are planned…
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Australia has long been a top destination for skilled workers to move to, but it’s now facing fierce competition from other countries such as Canada and the UK which are increasing their migration intakes and offering special visas. The global race for the world’s most talented people is hotting up – particularly in tech amid…
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Australia is considering making it easier for multinational companies to bring their best and brightest staff here. But there’s a catch — you’ll likely need to earn a certain amount. KEY POINTS Australia is considering a proposal to make intra-company transfers easier. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles says it is ‘an important idea that deserves serious…
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