Closure of covid-19 event to new subclass 408 applications
The purpose of the new instrument is to "gradually close the COVID-19 pandemic event 408 visa to new applications from ..."
New Labour Market Testing exemption to commence soon
"The purpose of the instrument is to determine Australia’s obligations under international trade agreements under subsection 140GBA(2) of the Act, to give domestic effect to those obligations for the purposes of applying the labour market testing condition". The new instrument commences on ...
New English requirements for student visas
"The purpose of the instrument is to specify English language proficiency requirements to satisfy the criterion for the grant of a Subclass 500 (Student) visa in subclause 500.213(1)"
Status of forces agreement
The new regulations "establish a visa application-free pathway for members and civilian component members of the ... armed forces to enter into Australia"
DAMA for Orana (NSW)
'Employers in the Orana region in the central west and western region of New South Wales have been given a boost, with a new migration agreement between the Federal Government and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana to attract skilled workers to the region'
New Ministerial Direction for student visas
"This Direction provides an order of priorities for considering and disposing of offshore Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications in an orderly fashion that aligns with the national interest"
New instrument: approved forms for Business Skills visa
The Instrument specifies the approved forms for making a valid application for the following visa subclasses: 188 (temporary business innovation and investment); 888 (permanent business innovation and investment); 132 (business talent); 124/858 (distinguished talent)
From 500 to 1,500 places
The Work and Holiday arrangement with a particular country has just increased from 500 to 1,500 annual places
New person able to receive pledge of commitment
The new instrument adds a person to the list of persons who are able to receive the Pledge of Commitment for Australian citizenship
New instrument on movement records
"The purpose of the instrument is to update the information previously contained in [the instrument to be repealed on 31 March 2020] to ensure all officers, agencies and their employees who require access to movement records for various purposes are authorised to do so. Accordingly, changes have been made to the legislation specified under subregulation 3.10A(1) and the agencies, employees and purposes specified under subregulation 3.10A(2)".