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2026 QS rankings: The rise and fall of Australian universities
The 2026 QS World University Rankings have been released, drawing significant attention to the performance of Australian universities in an increasingly competitive global higher education landscape.
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2024-25 NT skilled migration update: Limited 491 nominations still available
As the 2024-25 program year progresses, the Northern Territory (NT) has released its latest update on General Skilled Migration (GSM) nomination applications.
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2025 civil engineering draftsperson assessment changes: Key EA updates
The Engineers Australia (EA) has recently announced significant changes to the skills assessment criteria for Civil Engineering Draftspersons (ANZSCO 312211). The new requirements will officially take effect from 1 July 2025.
Major changes to skilled migration and student visa policies
With the 2024–25 financial year approaching, several important updates to Australia’s visa system will come into effect from 1 July 2025. These changes may significantly impact the eligibility criteria and costs for those planning to apply for skilled migration or student visas, so it’s essential to stay informed and prepare in advance.
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South Australia opens nomination pathway for Subclass 858 National Innovation Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Australian Government will officially launch the new permanent residency pathway.
2025 CWUR world university rankings released: UNSW leads Australian universities
The 2025 CWUR (Center for World University Rankings) world university rankings were officially released recently, with the performance of Australian universities once again drawing wide attention.
Australia’s national minimum wage to rise by 3.5% from July 2025, nearly 3 million workers to benefit
The Fair Work Commission has officially announced that from July 2025, Australia’s national minimum wage will increase by 3.5%, directly benefiting nearly 3 million employees across the country.This adjustment not only impacts local workers, but is also good news for international students, working holiday makers, and Chinese families planning to study and migrate to Australia.
NSW skilled migration update: 190 quota reached, 491 invitations continue — where are the current opportunities?
On 4 June, New South Wales (NSW) officially announced that the 2024–25 program year Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) allocation has been fully used, and no further invitations will be issued at this stage.
SA skilled migration ROI closed｜16,000+ onshore applicants competing for 3,800 spots in 2024–25 program year
The South Australian Government has officially closed onshore Registration of Interest (ROI) submissions for the 2024–25 skilled migration program year. Applicants aiming to secure state nomination through SA must now await outcome notifications. Incomplete or unsubmitted ROI drafts will be automatically removed from the system. All submitted ROIs will be processed by 30 June 2025.
