The recession is officially over, with the Australian economy growing 3.3 per cent in the September quarter, according to new figures. The economy went into recession in the June quarter after the worst contraction in gross domestic product since World War II. But the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday confirmed an uptick in GDP, […]
Concession for certain family visa applicants affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions Some categories of visa require applicants to be outside of Australia at the time the visa is granted. The Department is aware that the travel restrictions and limitations associated with COVID-19 are affecting visa applicants, particularly applicants for family visas who have come to […]
As you may be aware, the Minister of Immigration recently announced help for residents offshore to keep their residency status while COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place. It has been recognised that New Zealandโs current border restrictions have significantly impacted offshore visa holders, especially those unable to travel here to start their new resident visa […]
Acting Minister Alan Tudge and Minister Simon Birmingham announced various measures to support Australian tourism and agricultural sectors, including VAC refunds and VAC free applications for various visa subclasses. ๐๐ด๐ถ ๐พ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฝ๐ฌ๐น๐บ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ : Visitors visa holders – overseas and with visas that expired or will expire between March 2020 […]
For more information, please visit: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/research-and-stats/files/report-migration-program-2019-20.pdf
Some testing centres have tests that you can take at home, such as TOEFL iBT โโโโ Special Home Edition, OET@Home and IELTS Indicator. We do not currently accept these tests. For more information, please click on the link below: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
If youโve been unable to return to Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions and are experiencing financial distress, you may be eligible to access financial support from the Australian Government. The support comes in the form of both loans and grants. It aims to help cover living costs and/or a flight back to Australia. Eligibility You can apply if […]
Exempt categories You are automatically exempt from the travel restrictions and can enter Australia (without obtaining an individual exemption) if you are: an Australian citizen a permanent resident of Australia an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident* a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their immediate family members a diplomat accredited to […]
The Morrison Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. International students are extremely important to Australia and our economy, contributing $40 billion annually and supporting 250,000 jobs. Many also go on to become great […]
Statement from Premier Daniel Andrews: Source: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-mandatory-for-melbourne-and-mitchell-shire/
