VETASSESS Skills Assessment Fees Are Increasing from 9 September 2026

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VETASSESS will increase Professional Skills Assessment fees from 9 September 2026. Applications received before this date will remain subject to the current fees. Fees for Professional Skills Assessments will increase from 9 September 2026, according to VETASSESS. The changes will also affect Priority Processing, Skills Assessment Support, Chinese Qualifications Verification, non-migration skills assessments and administration…

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

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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?

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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?

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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)…

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

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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,…

Australia’s Infrastructure Push Highlights Urgent Need for Skilled Engineers

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Engineers Australia has welcomed an updated national infrastructure roadmap released by Infrastructure Australia, highlighting the importance of engineering expertise in improving infrastructure productivity. The updated Infrastructure Priority List identifies five national focus areas aimed at addressing major challenges in transport, water security and energy systems. The priorities include developing high-productivity freight networks, improving ports capacity…

VETASSESS Updates OSAP and TSS Assessment Programs

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VETASSESS has changed its Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) and TSS Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) assessment programs following updates introduced by Trades Recognition Australia, affecting application intake, occupations assessed, and fees. Under the changes, VETASSESS has paused acceptance of new Stage 1 Documentary Evidence Assessment applications from 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 13 March 2026 until…