VETASSESS overhauled professional skills assessment processes from 01 December 2025, introducing new processing times, identity rules and outcome terminology for migration applicants. By the Numbers VETASSESS confirmed the changes will apply only to professional occupations and will not affect trade assessments. The authority said the updates aim to improve consistency, transparency and turnaround times. Under…
Australia’s net migration fell to just over 305,000 last financial year, as political debate turns from immigration numbers to the values and beliefs expected of new arrivals. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Thursday that net overseas migration (NOM), the difference between arrivals and departures, dropped 6,000 from the previous year and 250,000 below…
VETASSESS has announced that all Pathway 1 trade applicants must submit a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) assessment with their application from January 1, 2026. Pathway 1 is a route for trade skill assessment for people without Australian qualifications. The assessing authority confirmed the change applies to applicants lodging a Documentary Evidence Assessment…
Australia enforced a nationwide ban on social media for children aged 16 and under at midnight on 10 December, becoming the world’s first country to restrict youth access nationally. The ban has become a historic national effort to address growing concerns about youth mental health and online safety. The law requires major platforms to block…
Australia has widened access to its digital visa platform, with the Australian Immi App now available in 34 countries following a new rollout on 24 November 2025. The Department of Home Affairs added 19 countries to the system in its latest expansion, giving more applicants the ability to submit facial biometrics and passport details through…
NSW has fixed 3,600 skilled migration places for 2025–2026, restarting monthly invitations in January and opening two regional pathways on January 19. Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa NSW has allocated 2,100 places to the subclass 190 visa for the 2025–2026 program year. The state has already conducted three invitation rounds and filled about 25% of…
Moving to Queensland can offer far more than just a change of address. For many, the state represents a fresh start, combining opportunity, well-being, and a relaxed but vibrant lifestyle. Economic Opportunity: Jobs, Growth and Vibrant Industries One of the most compelling reasons people choose to relocate to Queensland is the variety of job opportunities.…
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Coalition is considering stronger checks on migrant language skills and values as it finalises its new migration strategy for release this year. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Senator Jonathon Duniam said the party was examining ways to strengthen how commitment to Australia is assessed, including possible changes to visa conditions…
South Australia has opened applications for 2,250 skilled migration places for 2025–2026, while updating rules on Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) to limit variation requests. South Australia Now Accepting ROI Applications Applications have opened for South Australia’s Skilled Migration Registration of Interest (ROI) as the state confirms 2,250 visa nomination places for the 2025–2026 program…
ENS 186 applicants must complete their two-year work experience with an approved Standard Business Sponsor under new migration regulations starting 29 November 2025. The Australian Government has announced the Migration Amendment (Skilled Visa Reform Technical Measures) Regulations 2025, a suite of technical updates that will reshape key employer-sponsored visa pathways ahead of their commencement later…