Category Archives: Visas

COVID-19: What Action is Left for Stranded Tourists?

Tourists in Australia with visas due to expire were urged to take action by the acting Immigration Minister on Wednesday 15th April. In March we reported on what temporary residents can do stranded in Australia.  With many countries closing their borders, and airlines stopping flights, many visitors and temporary workers and students are stuck in […]

COVID-19: Can you extend a Student Visa?

COVID-19: Student Visa – Extending your stay Travel bans, border closures and quarantining have impacted student visa holders looking to complete their courses in Australia. As a result, some students may find their subclass 500 visa expiring before they finish their studies. For other students who have finished their studies, the travel bans have stopped […]

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 […]

Buckle up for the Visa Rules Rollercoaster

Just when you thought the flurry of Australian visa rule changes had calmed, more changes are announced. It’s been quite a year so far for Australian immigration. It began In April, when the Government announced structural changes to the subclass 457 visa – a temporary skilled migration visa that enables businesses to fill urgent skills […]

Visa changes put the heat on our hospitality hot spots

Australia’s hospitality scene continues to be mouthwatering. Recent visa changes affecting chefs and cooks are not. What can restaurant and café owners do? If primetime TV shows like My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef are anything to go by, Australia loves a good cook. Enjoying beautifully presented and delicious tasting dishes has become a national pastime. […]