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The Global Talent Scheme is now up and running as one of the TSS “streams”. It was introduced on 1 July 2018 for an initial…

From 12 August 2018, the long-awaited Nomination Training Contribution Charge will apply at the time of lodgement to all Business Nominations (for TSS visas) and…

New Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements apply for nomination applications for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa lodged on or after 12 August 2018

The training levy, now officially known as the “Nomination Training Contribution Charge”, will be introduced from 12 August 2018. The charge will apply to employers…

A date has just been announced for the commencement date of the much-discussed Training Levy under the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF).

A reminder that the SAF levy is expected to be implemented before 30 September 2018 (no date yet announced), and will apply to applications made…

Citizenship continues to be topical, with ongoing debate about the number of years required to meet the residential requirement, and the appropriate level of English…

The Department of Jobs and Small Business regularly reviews the skilled migration occupation lists, upon which we rely for various visa programs, including Temporary Skills…

A Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement negotiated between an Australian employer (or industry) and the Australian Government, namely, the Department of Home Affairs.

The recent changes to the work visa program have brought some additional benefits for Business Sponsors with Accredited Status.