Australian Immigration Daily News

Australia’s migration framework requires applicants for permanent visas and some temporary visas to satisfy health requirements to ensure they do not pose a risk to the Australian community or compromise Australia residents’ access to health services. 

The Migration Amendment (Chest X-ray Requirements) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) relate to certain unauthorised maritime arrivals (UMAs).  The meaning of ‘unauthorised maritime arrival’ is contained in section 5AA of the Migration Act.  The temporary protection visas for which UMAs may be able to apply are the Subclass 785 (Temporary Protection) visa and the Subclass 790 (Safe Haven Enterprise) visa. 

Applicants for these visas are subject to chest x-ray requirements.  The purpose of a chest x-ray is to screen for tuberculosis.  An applicant under the age of 11 is generally not required to undergo a chest x-ray.  

Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program is responsible for providing visa nomination to high-calibre skilled migrants to live and work in Victoria though the subclass 190 Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa or in regional Victoria through the subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa. 

The Visa Nomination Occupation List specifies which occupations are eligible for Victorian nomination for the above-mentioned visa types. The content of the list is underpinned by stakeholder consultation and analysis of labour market data.   

 This is your chance to have you say on the Victorian Occupation List, including sharing your:  

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MARA CPD Requirements
The legal requirements for RMA annual re-registration

To renew your registration as a migration agent under the Migration Act, you must complete CPD activities worth a combined total of at least 10 points in the 12 months before you apply to re-register, unless you are the holder of an Australian legal practising certificate. Effective 1 January 2018, migration CPD points breakdown is as follows:

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