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Big shakeup of Australian migration policy in the coming months..seeking skilled migrants - watch this space

Big change coming for Aussie workforce The number of overseas workers coming to Australia are set to shrink under sweeping reforms to the nation’s migration framework.

Australia has opened its borders to unvaccinated travellers. Here's what you need to know As of Wednesday, travellers to Australia will no longer need to prove their vaccination status upon entry. Here's what the changes mean and what else has changed.

The borders are finally opening to Australia 🎊

Vaccinated tourists welcomed back as international border to reopen in two weeks Almost two years after the government closed Australia to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated.

'It's time to give Australians their lives back': PM says international travel to start again next month Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales.

22 more occupations added to the PMSOL list

Australia’s Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List gets 22 more occupations to aid post-COVID economic recovery As Australia’s international borders remain closed, the federal government has announced that it will fast-track visa applications for more occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to support the country's post-coronavirus economic recovery.

Visa scheme proposed to help Australian farmers from ASEAN countries

ASEAN visa scheme to tackle farm labour crisis A new visa scheme enabling agricultural workers to be recruited from 10 South-East Asian nations is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday.

Changes proposed for British working holiday visas.

'A new dawn': Australia and UK strike agreement for post-Brexit free trade deal A free trade deal between Australia and the United Kingdom is hailed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "a new dawn" in relations between the two countries.

International students will no longer face a cap on working hours for hospitality and tourism jobs SBS News can reveal student visa holders employed in hospitality and tourism will have restrictions on their working hours lifted under a new measure to be included in next week's federal budget.

Skilled migration a high priority for Australia’s COVID recovery, says immigration minister Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said a ‘well-managed’ skilled migration program will underpin the planning levels for 2021-22 with a strong commitment to fill critical skill gaps to support businesses in regional areas and cities, as Australia emerges from the economic consequences of COVID-19.

Australian government seeks expert medical advice on opening international borders Prime Minister Scott Morrison today said planning is underway to be able to “open up Australia more than we are now.”

Australia wants temporary visa holders back ‘as soon as possible’ says Immigration Minister Alex Hawke Addressing hundreds of thousands of migrants, temporary visa holders, and international students stuck outside Australia, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Thursday said: “We want them back as soon as possible.”

Yes...we need international borders to open

Singapore and Australia plan travel bubble as PM Lee eyes broader reopening If deal goes ahead Singapore could become a quarantine gateway for stranded Australians, with vaccinations playing a key role

Looks like positive changes going forward for temporary migrants moving onto permanency.

Scott Morrison says government has 'open mind' on post coronavirus migration overhaul The coronavirus pandemic has stalled Australia's migration program - with the net intake expected to fall into negative levels for the first time since World War II.

Airports want kickstart of international travel 'within months' Australian airport operators are calling for a phased reopening of international borders to kick-start the ...

'A ray of light': Australian partner visa applicants cautiously welcome start dates for travel concessions The Department of Home Affairs has revealed its "intended" start dates for partner and parent visa concessions - a move which has been met with both optimism and anxiety.

Government looking to double capacity at Howard Springs for repatriation flights Prime Minister Scott Morrison says National Cabinet has agreed to increase the cap on international passenger arrivals from mid-February, but flagged people will still have to do hotel quarantine even if they have had a vaccine.