Category Archives: Migration

Skills Shortage visa: The 3 big changes that matter for employers and employees

Australia is set to implement long-awaited changes to its skilled migration system which will see benefits many employers – especially regional employers. The new rules extend the range of jobs employers can sponsor for permanent residency. All skilled occupation lists, including the Regional Occupation List, will now have access to the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) […]

Skilled migrants to make up ¾ of new permanent residents

Nearly three quarters of permanent migration places will be set aside for skilled migrants during 2023-2024. Temporary skilled workers transitioning to a permanent skilled visa will make up a sizeable portion of them. Last year the number of places allocated for permanent migration was lifted to 195,000 places. This was to  help with the aftermath […]

ABMG partners with Diesel Mechanics DownUnder

The Australian Business Migration Groupis delighted to announce it is partnering with Diesel Mechanics DownUnder. Diesel Mechanics DownUnder sources qualified diesel mechanics from within Australia and overseas to help plug the existing skills shortage in Australia. Diesel Mechanics DownUnder is currently sourcing qualified candidates for a range of employers, including those from the agricultural, haulage, and mining […]

Countdown to Christmas: Top 10 Migration Moments

The festive season is upon us in Australia.  As many start counting down to Christmas, here’s our count down of the major moments in Australian visas and migration these past 12 months. It has been a year of full of changes. These changes have affected visa sponsors, skilled applicants and partners. Perth, Western Australia is […]