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International COVID-19 border closures to end, full reopening by February 21 Almost two years after the government closed Australia to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after new medical advice, the new border rules would come into place on February 21. “The condition is

The biggest economic support package the country has ever seen. Starting today: Student visa fee waived for the next 8 weeks. Work & holiday visa fee waived for the next 12 weeks TRANSCRIPT 19 Jan 2022 Prime Minister E&OE PRIME MINISTER: Well, good morning everyone. I’m joined by the Treasurer for an announcement I’m going to

New South Wales will now be considered Offshore Candidates in invitation rounds Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) The NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) occupation list is by ANZSCO unit group. To be considered during an invitation round you must have a skills assessment in an occupation that is both eligible for Skilled Nominated visa (Permanent)

Skilled migrants, international students and refugees welcomed back to Australia from 1 December Eligible visa holders will be allowed to travel to Australia without applying for a government exemption from 1 December. Australia’s international borders will be reopened to eligible visa holders from 1 December after being locked out for almost two years due to

Did you hear that senior bureaucrats in New South Wales are pushing for an aggressive surge in immigration? They say Australia should welcome 2 million migrants over the next five years, at roughly 400,000 people a year. They say we need to make up for the lost population growth we experienced during the pandemic. Why would they push for something

The New South Wales Government has announced it will not require international students to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated with a TGA recognised vaccine. This aligns with quarantine requirements for returning Australians. Friday, 12 November 2021   The first chartered plane of returning international students under the NSW International Student Arrivals Pilot Plan is

To manage South Australia’s COVID recovery response, an additional 24 Engineering occupations will be open to applicants currently residing offshore from Tuesday 2 November 2021. The minimum requirements for state nomination for these occupations include: You must have at least eight years work experience in the nominated or closely related occupation You must demonstrate a Superior English