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19 May 2021
Federal Budget changes for migrants 2021

Federal Budget changes for migrants 2021

Following on from our updates on the Federal Budget and implications for Australia’s international border and the 2021-22 Migration Program, here’s how the Budget impacts specific visa holders and businesses.  A four-year wait for Permanent Residents to access benefits, such as Paid Parental Leave | What this means for migrants and businesses Relaxed requirements for Temporary Visa Holders | Support measures for Agricultural, Tourism and Hospitality Businesses…

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6 May 2021
Australia’s International Border Could Re-Open in 2022 | Travel Updates

Australia’s International Border Could Re-Open in 2022 | Travel Updates

Unfortunately, it looks like Australia’s international border may not re-open any time soon. Finance Minister, Simon Birmingham has today told The Australian global outbreaks and new COVID-19 strains have meant Australia’s international border would likely remain shut until the end of 2022, despite the rollout of the vaccine.  Travel Exemptions will continue to be available for limited circumstances…

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6 May 2021
How the Australia-New Zealand Travel Bubble Works

How the Australia-New Zealand Travel Bubble Works

After many months of planning, the Australia New Zealand Travel Bubble commenced from 19 April 2021 to allow two-way quarantine-free travel between both countries.  However, keep in mind that quarantine-free travel could be paused or suspended by either country at any time in response to COVID-19 outbreaks. Travellers from both countries should also check arrangements in…

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6 May 2021
The 408 Pandemic Visa | What You Need To Know

The 408 Pandemic Visa | What You Need To Know

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government established the Pandemic Event Stream of the 408 Visa to provide flexible temporary arrangements for visa holders in Australia. Here’s what you should know about this visa option to extend your stay. Find out: Who can apply for a 408 (Pandemic Stream) Visa?  What is a Critical Sector…

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6 May 2021
The Global Talent Visa | New Industry Sectors and Statistics

The Global Talent Visa | New Industry Sectors and Statistics

The Global Talent Program may appeal to highly skilled individuals because it provides fast-tracked visas with a streamlined path to Permanent Residence. The program is designed to attract the best and brightest talent from across the world to boost Australia’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery. If you head a high-value global business or are an exceptional leader…

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23 Mar 2021
Travel Bubble Australia | Plans with New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Fiji

Travel Bubble Australia | Plans with New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Fiji

This month, Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack told ABC News the Government is working with Singapore on a plan to create an Australia-Singapore Travel Bubble, which could start from as early as July 2021. Encouraging news also emerged for a Travel Bubble with New Zealand (NZ), with agreements between Australia and NZ in final stages. Australia’s emergency biosecurity…

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23 Mar 2021
Leaving Australia in the COVID-19 Era | Outbound Travel Exemptions

Leaving Australia in the COVID-19 Era | Outbound Travel Exemptions

With reportedly more than 11,000 Australians getting Outbound Travel Exemptions to head overseas each month, there are many reasons why a person may need to leave Australia – for example, for Compassionate circumstances or Critical Work overseas. According to FOI data from the Department of Home Affairs, 105,028 Travel Exemptions were approved for people to…

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18 Mar 2021
FIFO Travel Impacted by Suspended Flights Between Australia and Papua New Guinea

FIFO Travel Impacted by Suspended Flights Between Australia and Papua New Guinea

As announced yesterday by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, all flights were suspended between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia from midnight last night, as PNG experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. While Australia’s international border is closed, people could previously fly between PNG and Australia if they met a Travel Exemption – for example, for Critical Work…

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