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By Katherine Keane - 13.05.2016

June 2023 wrap-up

29.06.2023

By: Nomos Team

June at Nomos As we close off another financial year and prepare for the next, we look back on a particularly cold June. Some of the updates for this month: *This is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For... Read more

Categories: Opinionated – the Nomos blog
Insight and opinion: Nomos’ take on Australia’s skilled migration programme reforms

10.07.2017

By: Nomos Team

Much has been written and said about the major reforms to Australia’s skilled migration programme that were suddenly announced by the Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull MP and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton MP on 18 April 2017. While we have certainly been busy over the past... Read more

Categories: Australian Citizenship Issues, Australian Visa Matters, Global Issues and Trends, Opinionated – the Nomos blog

August 2026 wrap-up

02.09.2026

By: Nomos Team

August at Nomos As winter comes to an end, August has brought a range of significant developments in the Australian and New Zealand immigration landscapes. From changes to skilled migration pathways and visa processing priorities to sponsorship compliance and ongoing concerns around family migration processing times, we’ve summarised some of... Read more
Nomos Insight: Australia’s Persistent Labour Market Shortages

28.08.2026

By: Nomos Team

In our recent blog post examining Jobs and Skills Australia’s (‘JSA’) review of the Skills in Demand visa program, we highlighted the continuing role of employer-sponsored migration in addressing Australia’s workforce needs. To follow up on that analysis, we now focus on broader labour market trends, specifically as they relate... Read more
Nomos Insight: JSA Report Reviewing the SID Visa Program

14.08.2026

By: Nomos Team

In response to the Federal Government’s Migration Strategy, Jobs and Skills Australia (‘JSA’) has published its first comprehensive review of the Skills in Demand (‘SID’) visa program since its introduction in December 2024. The report provides an early assessment of how the new framework is operating and offers valuable insights... Read more
New migration settings may be forthcoming

05.08.2026

By: Nomos Team

Minister for Home Affairs the Hon Tony Burke MP has postponed his scheduled speech at the National Press Club where he was expected to unveil to Australia’s migration settings in response to announce significant changes to the program. “Three sources familiar with the government’s thinking told the ABC the minister... Read more
July 2026 wrap-up

31.07.2026

By: Nomos Team

July at Nomos With the 2026–27 financial and migration year now underway, July has brought a range of developments across the immigration landscape. Alongside the annual visa application charge increases, the month has seen changes to visa processing priorities, ongoing discussion around Australia’s family violence provisions and further reforms affecting... Read more
June 2026 wrap-up

30.06.2026

By: Nomos Team

June at Nomos As we prepare to enter a new financial/migration year, June has offered further insight into the direction of immigration policy and migration trends across Australia and New Zealand. A combination of regulatory updates, residence pathway reforms, and newly released government data has continued to shape the environment... Read more
May 2026 wrap-up

01.06.2026

By: Nomos Team

May at Nomos As autumn draws to a close and winter begins to settle in, May has been another eventful month in the immigration space across both Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the Budget release mid-month, significant policy developments, industry research, and operational changes on either side of... Read more
The Budget and the 2026/27 Migration Program

15.05.2026

By: Nomos Team

On Tuesday 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP released the Federal Budget to the public, describing it in his accompanying speech as “the most important and ambitious budget in decades”. Broadly, the Federal Government is set to spend $833.2 billion this financial year (an increase of $47.5 billion), with... Read more
April 2026 wrap-up

01.05.2026

By: Nomos Team

April at Nomos As we move further into the year, April has reinforced a number of emerging trends in the immigration space, with a mix of policy developments and operational challenges shaping the landscape across both Australia and New Zealand. Below are some of the key developments from the past... Read more
March 2026 wrap-up

31.03.2026

By: Nomos Team

March at Nomos With autumn now underway, March has proven to be a month of notable movement in the immigration space. As policy settings continue to evolve in response to global and domestic pressures, we outline some of the key developments from the past month below: Read more
Nomos Explainer: Health Waivers

23.03.2026

By: Nomos Team

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February 2026 wrap-up

27.02.2026

By: Nomos Team

February at Nomos The last month of summer is almost behind us, and it has been another steady and productive period. As the year gathers momentum, February has brought developments across multiple fronts in the immigration space. Below are some of the key updates from this month: Read more
January 2026 wrap-up

30.01.2026

By: Nomos Team

January at Nomos The new year is already shaping up to be a busy one, and our team is well positioned to meet the challenges it brings for our clients. The close of 2025 and the start of 2026 have delivered a number of developments across the immigration landscape in... Read more
Season’s greetings and office closure

19.12.2025

By: Nomos Team

Season’s greetings from Team Nomos! As we draw the curtain on another dynamic year, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the confidence, collaboration and support you have shown us throughout 2025. We do not take the trust you have placed in us for granted, and even though we... Read more
November 2025 wrap-up

01.12.2025

By: Nomos Team

November at Nomos November has kept the momentum going across the immigration space, bringing key developments in both Australia and New Zealand. Here are the major highlights from the month: Read more
October 2025 wrap-up

31.10.2025

By: Nomos Team

October at Nomos October has been one of our busiest months yet! Here’s our snapshot of the key events this month: Read more
September 2025 wrap-up

01.10.2025

By: Nomos Team

September at Nomos September has brought a shift in seasons for the warmer, and with it, some interesting movement throughout the immigration sphere. Here are some key updates that shaped the month: Read more
August 2025 wrap-up

01.09.2025

By: Nomos Team

August at Nomos As winter draws to a close and we begin to welcome the first signs of spring, the immigration landscape has remained active and dynamic throughout August. Here are some of the key developments from the month: Read more
July 2025 wrap-up

01.08.2025

By: Nomos Team

July at Nomos The new financial year – and with it, the new immigration year – has begun in full swing across the immigration landscape. Here are the Nomos highlights of July 2025: Read more
The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858)

30.07.2025

By: Nomos Team

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Australia’s Family Migration Backlog: A Growing Crisis with No End in Sight

11.07.2025

By: Nomos Team

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June 2025 wrap-up

03.07.2025

By: Nomos Team

Winter might be settling in, but there’s no sign of hibernation here! Here’s the Nomos summary for June 2025: Read more
May 2025 wrap-up

30.05.2025

By: Nomos Team

It looks like the cold of winter is here to stay for the year, but that hasn’t slowed us down at all. Here’s our summary of the busy month of May: *All information is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal... Read more
April 2025 wrap-up

30.04.2025

By: Nomos Team

Although it was a month filled with more public holidays than any other, April was as action-packed as ever! Here’s the Nomos snapshot of the month: *All information is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate and... Read more
March 2025 wrap-up

01.04.2025

By: Nomos Team

Things aren’t slowing down at all this year, and that’s just how we like it! Here’s the Nomos snapshot of March 2025: *All information is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate and current assessment of your... Read more
A Cautionary Tale for Visa Applicants

21.03.2025

By: Nomos Team

An aged care worker in Perth has recently received media attention due to an unexpected visa refusal. According to the media, after almost a decade of living in Australia, Liz Armijo’s application for a general skilled migration visa was refused due to a mistake she made in her visa application.... Read more
February 2025 wrap-up

03.03.2025

By: Nomos Team

Although it was the shortest month of the year, it didn’t feel that way at Nomos given how busy our team has been throughout the last month of the summer season. Here are a few key takeaways from February: *All information is general information only, as at the date of... Read more
January 2025 wrap-up

31.01.2025

By: Nomos Team

January at Nomos Our team has really hit the ground running this year after taking some downtime over the festive season, allowing us to tackle the new year and its challenges on behalf of our clients with our batteries fully recharged. Below are just some of the highlights that have... Read more
Season’s greetings and office closure

20.12.2024

By: Nomos Team

Season’s greetings from Team Nomos! As we wrap up another whirlwind year, we take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the trust you have placed in us throughout 2024. We greatly value your support and partnership, and we look forward to working together in the new year. We hope... Read more
New Core Skills Occupations List and introduction of the Skills in Demand visa

03.12.2024

By: Kathryn Viegas

The DHA has announced the release of the new Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) today, which is intended to apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The DHA’s announcement also states that the SID visa will replace the subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage... Read more

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