Migration Matters - May 2024
Welcome to our May edition of Migration Matters, a month that saw the release of the government's 24-25 budget. We look at how the budget will impact immigration as well as some other news stories.
What Does the 2024-25 Budget Do For Immigration – Key Takeaways
The Australian government released its 2024-25 budget last night.
Australia Will Cap Student Visa Numbers Amid Housing Investment Push
The federal government is proposing to introduce legislation to cap the number of students that can be enrolled by each of the 1400 universities and colleges registered to teach overseas students.
The Points Test is Next In Line for an Overhaul
A key component of the government’s Migration Strategy for Australia released last year, is an update of the ‘Points Test’, which has not been updated since 2012.
Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa Program Opening on 3 June
Australia’s government will open registrations for the Pacific Engagement Visa program on 3 June, aiming to strengthen connections with Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste.
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Australia is Reviewing the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)
The Migration Strategy outlined in December 2023 sets the course for reforming Australia’s migration system. A key aspect of this strategy is the creation of a Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) to align with Australia’s workforce needs. Jobs and Skills Australia, tasked with defining skill needs, has developed a Migration Labour Market Indicator Model to inform the CSOL.
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Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Australian immigration law is complex and its policies and visa eligibility criteria are changing regularly. For additional and current information on the issues discussed, please book a consultation with one of our immigration lawyers.