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The Minister for Home Affairs announced two measures to assist with immediate skill shortages including allowing student visa holders to work for 48 hours per fortnight, up from 40 hours from 1 July 2023 and some 485 visas under the Post-Study stream will have their visas granted for 2 additional years.
Read MoreA US green card lottery-style system will roll out in July 2023 along with a new and permanent Pacific Engagement Visa. New legislation was introduced yesterday to create the “ballot” system, which reveals that the program may be more of a lottery in that registrants may need to pay to play.
Read MoreFrom 3 March 2023 a new Ministerial Direction will come into force that amends how visa applications and cancellations are assessed where character is an issue.
Read MoreAn article explaining a special aspect of Australia’s immigration system: the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) and the automatic applications for business visitor visas made by new card holders.
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