Australian Immigration Daily News

The instrument repeals Visa Subclasses for the Purposes of the Health Requirement 2016/067 (F2016L01126) (IMMI 16/067) in accordance with subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. That subsection provides that a power to make a legislative instrument includes a power to amend or repeal that instrument in the same manner, and subject to the same conditions, as the power to make the instrument. This means that subparagraphs 4005(2)(b)(ii) and 4007(1A)(b)(ii) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations also include a power to amend or repeal an instrument made under that provision. 

The instrument operates to specify temporary visa subclasses which may lead to permanent visas for subparagraphs 4005(2)(b)(ii) and 4007(1A)(b)(ii) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations.

Source: LIN22007.pdf and LIN22007-Explanatory-Statement.pdf

RDA Orana will not be accepting any further applications for Stream 3 and Stream 2 applications for the remainder of this financial year for the following occupations, the allocation for these occupations has now been exhausted. There will be no special consideration.

Occupations list is in the link below.

Source: https://www.rdaorana.org.au/491-occupations-list/

RDA FSC is now accepting OFFSHORE applications for subclass 491. You must have an ROI to apply. 

Source: https://www.rdafsc.com.au/skilled-work-regional-visa-subclass-491/ 

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said protecting vulnerable workers and improving compliance in the fast food, restaurant and café sector were ongoing priorities for the agency.

“Visa workers and students can be especially at risk of exploitation as they’re often unfamiliar with Australian workplace laws. We know they can be reluctant to ask questions about their pay or entitlements or raise concerns with their employer,” Ms Parker said.

“Inspectors in inner south Melbourne are checking employment records for compliance with workplace laws. We will hold employers to account if they are not meeting their obligations and take enforcement action where appropriate. We will also educate employers on their legal responsibilities and workers about their rights.”

Source: Melbourne-eateries-investigated.pdfMelbourne-eateries-investigated.pdf

The Department of Home Affairs has published the following skilled visa newsletters on it's website:

Ukraine – Visa support

The Administration of Immigration and Citizenship