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  • Australia Visa Changes Not Enough Says Australian Industry

    Australian Industry Group chief executive Heather Ridout has said the new points test system for skilled migrants, “won’t help the skills shortage in Australia.” She said issues of implementation, particularly around the skilled trades need to be revisited. “In particular, the decision to give fewer points to the skilled trades compared with university qualifications does…

  • I want to go back to Australia!

        In the last month or so I’ve received a number of emails from people who have been living and working in Australia and who have recently returned to Australia after their first or most times second working holiday visas have come to an end. The emails tend to carry the same message, I…

  • Solicitors moving to Australia

        Recently, I received a question from an Irish solicitor called Stephen asking about how Irish solicitor can emigrate to Australia. In the past, I’ve assisted a number of number of overseas qualified solicitors apply for skilled migration visas to facilitate a move to Australia. The main factor to be aware of if you…

  • Resident Return Visas

    An inquiry was received this week by a person called David based in Dublin who was asked a number of questions about applying for a Resident return visa subclass 157 (know as RRV) for himself.  Unfortunately, the gmail email address he used in his inquiry was inquiry was wrong so an email response unfortunately failed…

  • Skilled Migration visa for Australia

    Skilled Migration visa for Australia

    A skilled migration visa for Australia is essentially  Australian permanent residency. If you have Australian permanent residency, you are entitled to live and work in Australia on an indefinite basis. It is like being an Australian citizen except you don’t have the right to vote.  Holding a skilled migration visa for Australia will give you…

  • Western Australia and Regional Sponsored Visas

    Anyone who has applied for a permanent skilled visa to Australia will tell you that the process can be arduous. The Skilled – Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa, or regional sponsored visa can sometimes prove to be a suitable alternative. The purpose of this four year visa is to encourage migrants to settle…

  • Australian taxes – What you need to know

    Australian taxes – What you need to know

    Australian taxes and You You are now living in Australia and earning money.  Then you face the reality of paying Australian taxes. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) collects tax for the government. Generally you must pay tax on your income you get from the following sources: working as a wage or salary earner, running or…

  • Working in Australia – What you need to know

    Working in Australia – What you need to know

    5 Tips on how to get working in Australia You have arrived as a new migrant to Australia.  Your top priority is finding work. Here are some tips to help you with your job hunting. Tip 1: Recruiters Recruitment is a tough industry.  It’s even tougher if you are not familiar with the local recruitment…

  • Australian Slang – What you need to know

    Australian Slang – What you need to know

    Knowing a few Australian slang words can make for fun times In preparation for your new life in Australia, it’s important to know the subtle and not so subtle differences in the use of language.  To help you avoid any unintentional faux pas at a barbecue or in the office I have included this list of Australian slang…

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Save Below are some of the most common questions I’m asked about the Australian visa application process. 1.  Is there a cut off age requirement for an Australian visas? 2.  What is the work experience requirement for a general skilled migration visa to Australia? 3.  Is there a minimum level of English an Australian visa…