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ACT STATE NOMINATIONS - INVITATION ROUND RESULTS PUBLISHED

Invitation Round took place on 24 September 2020.

LACK OF INCOMING MIGRANTS DURING CORONAVIRUS IS WOUNDING AUSTRALIA'S HOUSING SECTOR

A fall in migrants during the pandemic is causing a sharp drop in housing demand, with the sector urging the government to create a migration plan and extend HomeBuilder incentives.

Australia's intake of permanent migrants has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years

New figures reveal the coronavirus pandemic is steeply driving down the number of permanent visas being approved for migrants.

COVID-19 Concessions for Visa Subclass 485 & 887

The new COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 485 and 887 are to ensure applicants are not disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control, including border closures, restrictions imposed on businesses and the general economic downturn related to COVID-19.

NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TEST FROM 15 NOVEMBER 2020

​​​​​​​For the first time in over a decade the government has decided to revamp the citizenship test, adding questions that address “national values”. The updated test will now include five multiple-choice questions addressing questions on ideas such as mutual respect, equality and democracy.

Ongoing protests against stricter entry qualifications for Migration Agents

Prospective migration agents have started a petition to abolish Capstone exam and 1,526 people have already signed the petition. The petitioners say the Capstone assessment is unnecessary and unfair, given the fact that such exams were not mandated before 1 January 2018 and cite the complexity of the exam and very high failure rate of 87%.

Travel restrictions

Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. Very limited flights are currently available to and from Australia and you may not be able to travel at this time.

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