VETASSESS Introduces New DAMA Renewal, Reassessment and E-Declaration Changes from 29 June 2026

VETASSESS will introduce new online renewal and reassessment options for Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) applicants and replace manual declarations with electronic signatures from 29 June 2026. The changes will apply through the Professional Skills Recognition (PSR) Application Portal and are intended to streamline the application process for applicants and their authorised representatives. According to…

What Points Score Do I Need to Receive an Invitation for Australian Skilled Migration in 2026?

The minimum points score required to be eligible for Australia’s General Skilled Migration program is 65 points. This applies to: However, meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation to apply for a visa. The Australian government invites the highest-ranking candidates first, based on points score and other selection factors.…

What Jobs Are Currently in Demand in Australia This 2026?

Australia continues to experience skilled worker shortages across healthcare, construction, engineering, education, hospitality, technology, and trade industries in 2026. As a result, many overseas workers are asking the same question: ‘Is my occupation eligible for an Australian skilled visa?’ The answer often depends on whether your occupation appears on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)…

Tasmania to Close Skilled Migration ROIs on 3 June As Nomination Places Near Exhaustion

Tasmania will stop accepting new skilled migration Registrations of Interest (ROIs) from 5 pm on 3 June 2026, after strong demand pushed the state close to exhausting its nomination allocation. The announcement affects all pathways and passes under the Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program for the 2025–26 program year. Migration Tasmania confirmed that the…

Federal Budget 2026–27: Australia Tightens Skilled Migration While Prioritising Onshore Applicants

Australia will keep its permanent migration program at 185,000 places in 2026–27, but will sharpen selection towards skilled onshore applicants and reform how migrants are assessed and prioritised. The Migration Program Remains Stable at 185,000 Places On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government confirmed that the 2026–27 permanent migration program will stay at 185,000 places,…