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Riverwood Migration × Western Sydney University: Supporting Talent Development Every Step of the Way
At Riverwood Migration, we firmly believe that a more professional and compassionate migration law profession must begin with nurturing talent at the education stage.
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Home Affairs Minister Confirms: No Major Changes to PR Quota for 2025–26
In August 2025, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Clare O’Neil, confirmed in a public interview that “we are not planning a significant increase to the permanent migration intake”.
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English Language Requirement for the 482 Visa Set to Be Lowered – PTE Changes Expected from 13 September 2025
In a major update to Australia’s skilled migration framework, the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the English language threshold for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa – Short-Term stream – will be lowered.
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Major Housing Plan Launched in Adelaide CBD: A New Era for Migrants and Skilled Professionals
As Australia's economy continues to grow and population pressures mount, the City of Adelaide has unveiled an unprecedented urban development strategy—a bold move to fast-track residential construction in the CBD.
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Mature Age + Long Study Gap: How a Hospitality Student Visa Application Beat the Odds
Client C from Hong Kong completed her studies up to Form 6 (Year 12 equivalent) and then moved straight into the workforce.
Australia to Lift International Student Cap to 295,000 Next Year, with a Strong Focus on Southeast Asia
The Australian Government has announced that, from next year, the cap on international student enrolments will rise to 295,000, an increase of 25,000 places compared with this year. This marks the first expansion of the cap after a year of tightened controls.
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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.
