fbpx
FBP InternationalFBP InternationalFBP International

News & Media

Visa Application Fee Increases 2019

From 1 July 2019, there will be an increase in visa application charges The Department of Home Affairs has announced that a 5.4 percent Visa Application Charges (VAC) increase in fees will apply to applications made on or after 1 July 2019 on most visa subclasses.  Visa Type Current Fee From 1 July 2019 Student $575 $606 General Skilled Migration $3,755 $3,958 […]
Read More
31 May 19

A first look at Australia’s new $20 note

Aussies can now take a look at what will soon be in their back pockets after a Reddit user leaked the first image of the new $20 note. The Reserve Bank of Australia first teased the new banknote in February, with its release date set for October this year, but Reddit’s teen-bean1 got a sneak […]
Read More

24 hours in Brisbane, Australia

Wander the laneways, take in some street art, cross the river and join the hunt for the perfect poached egg in Australia’s third biggest city Australia’s third-largest city is often regarded as a stopover on the way to Queensland’s coastal paradises. But with its subtropical climate, lush greenery and trendy food and arts scene, Brisbane […]
Read More

Good news for South Africans interested in emigrating to Australia

The Australian government will be launching two new skilled regional visa routes this year, opening the door to more South Africans who want to make the move. According to Sable International’s Sam Hopwood, there are currently over 600 eligible occupations available to migrants willing to work in regional Australia. These occupations are consistent with skills needed in […]
Read More

Vanuatu Prime Minister to visit China

Prime Minister Charlot Salwai will pay an official visit to China from May 26 to 31. According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Salwai was invited by Premier Li Keqiang. This will be the first official visit to China by Prime Minister Salwai since he took office. During the visit, President Xi Jinping […]
Read More
20 May 19

Trump praises Aust, NZ-style immigration

Donald Trump has cited Australia, Canada and NZ as examples as he rolled out an immigration plan that will include a points system to favour skilled workers. US President Donald Trump has pointed to Australia and New Zealand as shining examples of merit-based immigration while announcing a controversial proposal to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr […]
Read More