Australian Immigration Daily News

Education Provider Update: Schedule 1 Changes - June 2024

The Australian Government is implementing significant reforms to the international education system to maintain integrity and support genuine international students. These changes are part of the Migration Strategy announced in December 2023.

Key Changes Effective from 1 July 2024:

Direction No. 110 by Minister Andrew Giles

Minister Andrew Giles has introduced Direction No. 110 under Section 499 of the Migration Act 1958, focusing on visa refusal and cancellation under Section 501, as well as the revocation of mandatory visa cancellations under Section 501CA. Effective from June 21, 2024, this Direction replaces the previous Direction No. 99.

Key Elements of Direction No. 110:

Migration Update: New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

The Australian Government has issued the Migration (Specified Subclass 417 Work Exemption) Instrument (LIN 24/039) 2024, effective from 1 July 2024. This instrument exempts UK passport holders from the work requirements for second and third Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visas, aligning with the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA). This change allows eligible UK citizens to participate in the Working Holiday Maker program without meeting the previous specified work requirements.

Source: LIN24039_20240607-070707_1.pdf and LIN24039-Explanatory-Statement_20240607-070721_1.pdf

New Amendment to Migration Regulations: Mandatory Hepatitis B Testing for Certain Visa Applicants

The Australian Government has issued the Migration (Required Medical Assessment) Amendment Instrument (LIN 24/032) 2024, set to commence on 1 July 2024. This amendment introduces mandatory hepatitis B testing for specific visa applicants and clarifies the requirements for provisional visas.

Key Highlights:

The below messaging and information sheets have been provided by the Skills Assessment and Support Team from Trades Recognition Australia.

Need to apply for a refund for your applicant’s Trades Recognition Australian (TRA) program fees? From 3 June 2024 the TRA Fees, Payments and Refund Policy and Refund Request Form have changed. The new form is available at Home | Trades Recognition Australia Please ensure you refer to the TRA Policy and Program Guidelines to check your applicant’s eligibility. For all refund enquiries, or to apply for a refund, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Other documents: DEWR-TRA-Fees-Payment-and-Refund-Policy-.pdf and DEWR-TRA-Refund-Request-Form.pdf