Australia’s migration system is set for an overhaul under the Labor government. Here's what's been announced so far.
warned it is “not fit for purpose” and risks exploitation of temporary workers.
The New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent visa is currently closed to new applications and will permanently close on 1 July.A new visa will be introduced, providing 3,000 places for eligible migrants from Pacific countries and Timor Leste.Spots for the Pacific Engagement visa will be allocated by a ballot process each year, and those selected will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.
The extension means a stay period of four years for Bachelor's degree graduates , five years for Master's degree graduates and six years for doctoral graduates .A concession allowing Working Holiday Makers to work for the same employer or organisation for longer than six months without requesting permission will also end on 1 July. The six-month working limitation was temporarily relaxed in January 2022 to address labour shortages during the pandemic.
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