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08 May 19

Designated Area Migration Agreements

The South Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government, represented by the Department of Home Affairs and the South Australian Government, Department of Innovation and Skills. The South Australian Government has entered into two DAMAs: Adelaide Technology and Innovation Advancement Agreement – which focuses on Adelaide’s high-tech growth industries […]
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08 May 19

Adelaide Metropolitan Designated Area Migration Agreement

The Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement Agreement is the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the Adelaide Metropolitan region (Greater Adelaide). This DAMA recognises South Australia’s commitment to becoming a world-class centre for space, defence and innovation. Skilled migrants will complement and expand our local talent and skill-base to grow our future industries, fill […]
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08 May 19

South Australian Regional Workforce Designated Area Migration Agreement

The South Australian Regional Workforce Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) has been designed to address skills shortages across the state. It will assist a range of industries including agriculture, forestry, hospitality, tourism, health and construction to fill critical employment gaps and drive economic growth. The tables below show occupations that are eligible for sponsorship under […]
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02 May 19

Vanuatu Passport Sales Skyrocket

Vanuatu Government coffers are bulging with money as passport revenues rise to new heights. Over VT 1.3 billion in passport-related revenues were received in January alone, according to the government’s latest financial report. The number of passports sold each month more than doubled from September to October last year, and have remained at nearly that […]
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01 May 19

Just how fair is the new 870 Visa?

The concept of parent visas has become to an extent somewhat redundant in Australian Immigration. Broadly speaking there are two visa categories available for parents wishing to join or visit their children: Contributory Parent Visas Non-Contributory Parent Visas Both visas carry major flaws and impracticalities. The average wait time for non-contributory parent visa is now […]
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22 Apr 19

Happy Earth Day 2019

Happy Earth Day 2019 Not to be confused with the electricity switch off called Earth Hour, celebrated in March. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries, which […]
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16 Apr 19

New rules about what you can and can’t bring into Australia

From April 17, visitors to Australia failing to declare prohibited items might have their visas shortened or canceled. Australia’s strict bio-security laws prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as […]
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