Get your passports ready and pack your winter woollies. International travel is finally here. Australia and New Zealand will be world-leaders in setting up quarantine-free travel. The bubble will start on Monday April 19. Travellers can already fly from New …
If you are currently living and operating a small business in a regional area in Queensland, there are some changes to the 491 – Small Business Owners pathway you should take note of. From 1 April 2021 the pre-existing business purchased …
What is an Eligible New Zealand Citizen (ENZC)? An ENZC is a New Zealand citizen, who at the time of their last entry to Australia, would have met their health and character checks, and: held a Subclass 444 (Special Category) …
We wait with bated breath for the two governments to confirm a travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand. According to Parliamentary records, NZ COVID-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins told Parliament yesterday that Auckland airport would require 10 days to …
March 15th holds particular significance to many international students who have recently completed their studies. This date in most cases signals expiry of their student visa. By now most students would have completed their studies and received or are about …
Australia, through the Department of Home Affairs, is offering a new visa stream in the fight-back from the crippling effects of Covid-19. For overseas businesses wishing to relocate to Australia, the Department has created the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa …
Caring for the world around us starts in our own backyard. Clean up Australia Day is a fabulous initiative that gives everyone an opportunity to showcase their respect for their local community. Keeping our communities clean and tidy not only …
Harmony Week celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our diverse nation. It will be held from the 15th to the 21st March 2021. Schools, community groups and organisations across Australia host Harmony Week events. Some events that will take …
The golden years are approaching, and you just want to play golf, go fishing, walk on the beach or soak up the sunshine. There’s no better place for retirees than Australia. With its low cost of living, exceptional healthcare, and …
For 7 days only, the Queensland Government is taking onshore nominations for the 491 and 190 visa subclasses. SkillSelect – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) Applicants will need to submit a brand-new Expression of Interest (EOI) with priority …
When businesses cannot find suitable employees in Australia, the government enables them to hire skilled workers on the following visas: 186 Employer Nomination Scheme 494 Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 407 Training visa 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa The …
To boost diversity and prosperity in regional Australia, there is additional incentive for international students to study at a regional institution and to live in regional areas post-study: From January 2021, international students studying at all locations outside Sydney, Melbourne …
