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PTE Academic Score Requirements Update
The Department of Home Affairs has recently updated the PTE Academic score requirements in the visa system.
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ATO Tightens Oversight on ‘Lifestyle Assets’ and Investment Properties
For overseas investors, skilled migrants, and business migrants holding high-value assets or investment properties in Australia, this means greater transparency and increased scrutiny in tax reporting, with potential exposure to reassessments, penalties, and even criminal liability for breaches.
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International Students Are Not the Culprit of Inflation: RBA Sets the Record Straight
In July 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released its Quarterly Bulletin, including a detailed analysis on the relationship between international students and the Australian economy.
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NT 491 Offshore Occupation List Updated – Get Ready for 2025 Nomination Round!
On 11 July 2025, the Northern Territory (NT) Government officially released its updated offshore 491 Skilled Occupation List.
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Switching Fields to OT – How Riverwood Helped S Secure a Spot at USYD Against the Odds
Client S, a graduate with a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Second Honours) from the University of Hong Kong, later completed a Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Endicott College (USA) and became a certified BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).
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NSW ROI Opening This Week: A Strategic Gateway for Global Talent to Migrate to Australia
In late 2024, the Australian Government officially launched the National Innovation Visa (NIV, Subclass 858) — a new permanent residency pathway that replaces the former Global Talent Visa.
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QS Best Student Cities 2026: Melbourne & Sydney Hold Strong – Why Australia Remains a Top Study Destination
The highly anticipated QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026 has just been released, and once again, Melbourne and Sydney have secured their positions in the global top 10.
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Australian Government Proposes Student Debt Reduction Legislation: What It Means for Graduates and Future Migrants
In July 2025, the Australian Federal Government announced its intention to introduce a major legislative reform aimed at reducing HELP student debt by 20% for around 3 million people.

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