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New Ministerial Direction 111 effective today places speed humps for student visa applications when an education provider reaches 80 per cent of their prioritisation threshold unless an exemption applies.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget was passed down last night, with altogether unsurprising outcomes. Major reforms include the lowering of work experience for a subclass 482 visa from 2 years to 1 year from 23 November 2024. Business skills visas will, along with the subclass 476 visa, be scrapped.
Read MoreRecent media reports indicate some proposed changes to temporary visas, including the replacement of the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas, and the introduction of a workplace justice visa.
Read MoreThe Victoria Government announced yesterday that international students living in the state who can demonstrate lost wages or income can claim payment of up to $1100 as part of a support package due to the coronavirus pandemic. While this is restricted to student visa holders, there are other initiatives that may assist other temporary visa holders in Victoria.
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