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Welcoming the “Global Talent Scheme” and our analysis at first glance
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Welcoming the “Global Talent Scheme” and our analysis at first glance

In March 2018, the government announced that they would pilot the ‘Global Talent Scheme’ (GTS) which would comprise of two streams under the Temporary Skills Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa. Hannan Tew gave our analysis on this initial announcement here. On 1 July 2018 the GTS pilot was rolled out and further clarification has been provided (noting though that it…
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9 July, 2018
Explainer: The TSS Visa for Australia (former 457 Visa) produced for YBF Ventures
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Explainer: The TSS Visa for Australia (former 457 Visa) produced for YBF Ventures

One of our firms partners Jordan Tew, providing a brief explainer to York Butter Factory (YBF) about the new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. Listen to what he has to say for a brief overview of the program, and feel free to get in touch with us directly at [email protected] for further information. Thanks to Joe Harrington and YBF for…
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28 June, 2018
Traffic Light Bulletin: 2018 Mid-Year Update to Occupation Lists
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Traffic Light Bulletin: 2018 Mid-Year Update to Occupation Lists

The Department of Jobs and Small Business is responsible for reviewing the composition of the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL) to identify occupations that would benefit from skilled migration for the purpose of meeting the skill needs of the Australian economy. Theses lists then impact the…
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22 June, 2018
Immigration Update: Skilling Australians Fund and Labour Market Testing
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Immigration Update: Skilling Australians Fund and Labour Market Testing

On 9 May 2018 Bill’s establishing the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) and tightening existing labour market test (LMT) criteria were passed in Parliament. Although a commencement date for the new legislation has not yet been determined, the changes are expected to come into effect in June 2018. Skilling Australian Fund Levy Legislation The Bill to establish the SAF Levy passed…
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15 May, 2018
Comparison of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa to the prior 457 visa
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Comparison of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa to the prior 457 visa

On 18 March 2018, the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Class GK) (Subclass 482) visa came into effect, while applications for the Subclass 457 visa were closed. This represented the culmination of near a year of gradual changes since the Australian Department of Home Affairs (the Department) announced the reforms to the Subclass 457 visa program in April 2017. Below is…
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23 March, 2018
Comparison of the significant changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
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Comparison of the significant changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

After much deliberation, the Australian Department of Home Affairs (the Department) has introduced a host of legislative instruments which establish in law the changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program. These changes have been discussed by the Department for almost 12 months (see our summary here) and largely reflect the initial proposals. A breakdown of the implementation of these…
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20 March, 2018