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Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has backed the people of Melbourne to bounce back after the world’s longest lockdown because they’re “smarter” than those in power. “The good thing about the people of Melbourne, the people of Victoria, is that they are much smarter than the governments of the day, and you give them half a chance and they will return,”

To manage South Australia’s COVID recovery response, an additional 70 occupations will be open to applicants currently residing offshore from Tuesday 28 September 2021. The minimum requirements for state nomination include at least 8 years work experience in the occupation or closely related occupation and a proficient plus English level. Full requirements for each occupation will be

Published: 24 Sep 2021 Released by: Deputy Premier, Treasurer A pilot plan that will see the phased return of fully vaccinated international students to NSW has been given the green light by the Commonwealth Government, with the first flight touching down by the end of this year. Accommodation provider Scape has been confirmed to house the returning

The major changes to the 2021-22 program are: Investor (188B) Complying investments of A$2.5million (held for the duration of the provisional visa) Minimum SkillSelect points score of 80 No requirement to make any additional investments No requirement to invest in Designated Investment Bonds All complying Venture Capital and Private Growth Equity funds (VCPE) investments must

Australians will begin using an international vaccine passport within weeks to prove their immunisation status overseas and on their return as the Prime Minister flags home quarantine will be key to reopening borders. Scott Morrison is also asking state and territory leaders how they plan to integrate vaccination certificates into existing check-in apps and for

Processing times for Partner visa applications can vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case and are generally impacted by: the quality of the application. whether the application is a ‘decision-ready application. the complexity in assessing ‘genuine relationship’ claims. health and character criteria factors impacting priority processing of family visas, including Ministerial Direction 80.