Home Affairs publishes 15th Immigration & Citizenship Administration Paper, signalling pivot to sustainable migration
VETASSESS to increase skills-assessment fees from 22 October 2025
Parramatta pop-up clinic offers confidential help to visa overstayers
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South Australia launches ‘Welcome to South Australia’ settlement event for new skilled migrants
South Australia has opened registrations (22 Oct) for its next ‘Welcome to South Australia’ orientation, giving newly arrived skilled migrants access to job-market advice and housing support. Employers can leverage the free event to fast-track staff integration and boost regional retention.
‘Career Compass’ workshops to steer newcomers through South Australia’s labour market
South Australia’s new ‘Career Compass’ workshops—announced 22 Oct—provide résumé coaching, credential advice and industry mentoring to help recently arrived migrants find skilled work. Corporates can use the program to support accompanying partners and tap an under-utilised talent pool.
Virtual pre-departure briefing scheduled for Pacific Engagement Visa winners
A 22 Oct virtual briefing will prepare Nauruan holders of the Pacific Engagement Visa for life and work in Australia, covering culture, travel and settlement logistics. Employers hiring under the PEV scheme gain a ready-made orientation resource.
AFP charges Iraq-born man in Victoria for electronic-monitoring breaches under visa curfew
A Dandenong resident on a high-risk visa was charged on 22 Oct for allegedly tampering with his electronic monitoring device, highlighting strict enforcement of Migration Act curfew conditions. The case signals ongoing AFP focus on visa compliance.
Eritrea-born man charged in Melbourne over multiple visa curfew breaches
An Eritrea-born resident was charged on 22 Oct with seven Migration Act offences for curfew and monitoring breaches, reflecting AFP’s tougher stance on high-risk visa holders. Employers are reminded that non-compliance jeopardises future sponsorship pathways.
‘Working Holiday Girls’ launch Melbourne networking social for young visa-holders
A new ‘Friend-Making Social’ on 22 Oct aims to help female Working Holiday visa-holders in Melbourne build connections and navigate housing and job markets—an informal but valuable supplement to official settlement services.