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Grifter

https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2018/07/20/australia-preparing-introduce-mandatory-provisional-residency

Is Australia preparing to introduce mandatory provisional residency?

onin111

🙁

I hope this will not be soon or not implemented at all. I understand their concern but the current vetting process, as DOHA stresses as more stringent than before, should take care of that, especially for security and character background issues.

arcsump

latest development as of July 25 2018

RheaMARN1171933

https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/hindi/en/article/2018/07/23/australias-10-most-demand-jobs-revealed

gibo43

some news from iscah

http://www.iscah.com/statement-doha-201819-skill-select-invitation-rounds/

gibo43

http://www.iscah.com/doha-news-many-pro-rata-invites-201819/

ShyShyShy

@LovellaEllen go for PTEA exam

onin111

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP BILL IS BACK…WITH A VENGEANCE

The Australian Citizenship Bill, otherwise know as The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) <del class="Delete">2017 </del>is back in 2018.

After being struck down in the Senate last year due to failing in meeting the deadline, the dreaded citizenship bill is scheduled back to the Senate’s agenda for its “spring sitting.”

https://www.activemigration.com.au/2018/08/15/australian-citizenship-bill-is-back-with-a-vengeance/

onin111

Peter Dutton to retain Border Force when immigration handed to new minister

27 Aug 2018

Immigration will be handed from Peter Dutton to David Coleman in the Morrison reshuffle, but Australia's border enforcement agency will remain with Mr Dutton

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/peter-dutton-to-retain-border-force-when-immigration-handed-to-new-minister

gibo43

the official August 2018 invitation round is already out:

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/11-august-2018-invitation-round.aspx

VirGlySyl

@gibo43 ang sarap sa mata nung 70 na lang ^_^

maguero

Some changes in Victoria's guidelines starting September 10

https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-events/news/2018/skilled-visa-nomination-changes

onin111

Frank Lowy urges more immigration 'now that our borders are secure'

Sir Frank Lowy has called on lawmakers to increase the immigration intake now that Australia's borders are secure, and to take a harder line with China.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/frank-lowy-urges-more-immigration-now-that-our-borders-are-secure

onin111

Australia's new immigration minister reveals visa priority

David Coleman said his priority is to get migrants to struggling regional communities. But, he hasn't forgotten about controversial plans to toughen citizenship requirements.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-s-new-immigration-minister-reveals-visa-priority

onin111

New visa conditions to force migrants to settle in regions under PM's population plan

Long-promised visa reforms to bring more migrants to the bush will be among a suite of measures unveiled by the new population minister, Alan Tudge

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/new-visa-conditions-to-force-migrants-to-settle-in-regions-under-pm-s-population-plan

onin111

Vic against telling migrants where to live

Migration police might be the federal government's area, but the Victorian Labor government is not on board with telling people where to live.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/vic-against-telling-migrants-where-to-live

maguero

Magrere-open ang ACT to offshore applicants on Nov 29.

http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au

fruitys

Australia cancelled over 57,000 visas in 2017-18

A Department of Home Affairs report reveals that visa refusals shot up significantly in 2017-18 due to a more rigorous focus on integrity.

https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2018/10/19/australia-cancelled-over-57000-visas-2017-18

Australian citizenship approvals plunge to 15-year low

While Australian citizenship approvals have fallen to the lowest level since 2002-03, the number of citizenship applications awaiting processing is at a record high with migrants waiting longer than ever before to pledge their allegiance to Australia.

https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2018/10/25/australian-citizenship-approvals-plunge-15-year-low?cid=inbody:coming-soon-big-change-in-the-way-passports-are-used

Cassey

Peter Dutton is looking to slash immigration intake by up to 30,000.

“The federal government is considering cutting the migration rate while increasing the proportion of skilled migrants, according to nine news.

https://amp.9news.com.au/article/f621de90-a10d-4a0a-bc99-c692bee18128

gibo43

@Cassey does this mean high cut off points in the future and more 489 visas?

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