2020

    The Prime Minister for Australia, Scott Morrison, has recently announced special ‘safe haven’ visa arrangements will be put in place to provide opportunities for Hong Kong passport holders to remain in or migrate to Australia. This follows the introduction of China’s new far-reaching national security laws which appear to breach the Sino-British joint

    Joint media release – Supporting international students to support Australian jobs The Morrison Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. International students are extremely important to Australia and our economy, contributing $40

  If you are experiencing rental hardship due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. The Victorian Government has recently announced rent relief grants for Victorians experiencing rental hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.  The package provides a one off grant to help Victorian renters maintain safe, secure and stable accommodation.

  Emergency relief support – Victoria Financial relief to meet urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that many people have been impacted by COVID-19, and that you may need some financial relief to meet your most urgent needs. Here is some important information to read before you contact us. What is emergency relief?

  The Morrison Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. International students are extremely important to Australia and our economy, contributing $40 billion annually and supporting 250,000 jobs. Many also go on to become

    GRANTS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS AND SPECIALIST MIGRANT AND SETTLEMENT NGOS DURING COVID-19 NSW Treasury has sent this information to Migration Alliance this afternoon: As part of the NSW Government’s stimulus package in response to COVID-19, Multicultural NSW is running a $4 million emergency relief grants program. The program will support vulnerable temporary

  There is high demand for skilled tradespeople in Australia and governments are seeking to encourage young people to learn a trade and to support the industries that will employ them. The Victorian Government reintroduced Trade Papers in 2019 and apprentices in 137 occupations can apply for a Trade Paper on completion of their qualification.

  Rumours that International Students will be able to return to Australia this month have flown around internet sites and chat rooms, lifting the hopes of many temporary visa holders that they will be able to travel to Australia in the very near future. However, it should be noted that the actual announcement relates to

  A range of government assistance is available to temporary and provisional visa holders impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information please contact the agency responsible or visit the website listed. Temporary changes to the Seasonal Worker Programme, Pacific Labour Scheme and the Working Holiday Maker visa program On 4 April the Commonwealth Government announced changes

  The Canberra Matrix cannot be accessed after 11pm on 30/06/2020 due to a system upgrade. The Matrix will be back online when the 2020-21 ACT nomination guidelines are published. The 2020 – 21 ACT Nomination guidelines and ACT Occupation List will be published before the next invitation round is held on or before 1