AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION: WILL EVERYTHING CHANGE AGAIN?

Today 10 August 2021 the Joint Standing Committee on Migration's final report into Australia's Skilled Migration Program has been released.

Several recommendations on the Australian immigration program have been included in the report and will be under consideration by the Committee. The full list of recommendation can be found HERE, below the most appealing ones for prospective migrants and employers, too.

• Consolidating the STSOL and MLTSSL lists into one Skilled Occupation List

• Provide a pathway to permanent residency from STSOL occupations

• Concessions to work experience for international students who have undertaken their courses in Australia at reputable institutions

• Longer graduate temporary visas of three years to provide more flexibility for international graduates to gain jobs and work experience in Australia

• Removing the need for LMT for subsequent visas when the 457/482 visa holder has held the position for 12 months or more with the sponsor

• Exempt employers for paying the SAF levy twice for the same employee

• Refund of the SAF Levy where the visa application is unsuccessful and there is no evidence of fraud on the part of the sponsor or applicant.

We will publish updates as soon as available.