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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.
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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).
