Australian Immigration Daily News

Regulation 2.72 of the Regulations sets out the requirements that must be met for the approval of a nomination of a proposed occupation in relation to an applicant for or holder of a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa (Subclass 482 visa), and regulation 2.72C of the Regulations sets out requirements for a nomination in relation to an applicant for or holder of a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa (Subclass 494 visa).

Source:  LIN23067.pdf and LIN23067-Explanatory-Statement.pdf

The Visas for GPs program is closing today, 16 September 2023, removing the requirement for employers of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to apply for a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC).

From 16 September 2023, employers looking to nominate IMG’s in primary care within Australia will no longer be required to submit a HWC as a part of their nomination application.

HR Plus accepted applications for a HWC until 5 September 2023, and 13 September 2023 for HWC Exemptions. Any applications on hand before these dates will be processed in line with the program guidelines.

Source: visas-for-GPs-program.pdf

A person is included in a class of persons authorised by the Minister to be officers for the purposes of the Act if the person is:
(a) engaged by the Department as a contractor or consultant to perform services or duties for the Department requiring the person to access movement records; or
(b) engaged or employed by a person to whom paragraph (a) applies, to perform services or duties for the Department requiring the person to access movement records.

Source: ADMIN23082.pdf

Terms of reference

The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will inquire into and report on Australia’s migration system, with reference to:

1. The role of permanent migration in nation building, cultural diversity, and social cohesion;

2. Immigration as a strategic enabler of vibrant economies and socially sustainable communities in our cities and regional hubs;

3. Attraction and retention strategies for working migrants to Australia;

4. Policy settings to strengthen skilled migrant pathways to permanent residency;

5. Strengthening labour market participation and the economic and social contribution of migrants, including family and humanitarian migrants and the partners of working migrants;

6. The role of settlement services and vocational training in utilising migrant experiences, knowledge, and opportunities; and

7. Other related matters that may assist the inquiry

Source: MIA-Migration-Pathways-to-Nation-Building.pdf