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The Department of Home Affairs is inviting Australian employers to a free online seminar to explore the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program. In collaboration with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), this initiative provides a unique opportunity for skilled refugees and displaced individuals to contribute to Australia’s workforce. With the program’s extension until 30 June 2026, there is even more reason for employers to consider participating. The webinar offers employers a chance to learn about the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot, explore the support available through Talent Beyond Boundaries, and hear success stories from participating businesses. An interactive Q&A will provide direct access to experts, helping employers understand how to get involved. Webinar Details: Date Thursday, 13 November 2025 Time 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (UTC+11)  To register, simply visit the event page of Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Webinar. Employers can also access a fact sheet for further details about the Pilot and how to get involved. Click here-  Register for the Webinar

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a new online support service to assist individuals whose visas have expired or who are currently on a Bridging Visa E (BVE). This service aims to help people resolve their immigration status and get back on track with their visa arrangements. In addition to the online service, the Department is also offering in-person support at community visits across Australia. These visits are designed to help individuals who need more personal assistance in resolving their immigration status. Upcoming Community Visits: Australian Capital Territory: New South Wales: Victoria: There are no in-person visits scheduled for Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, or Western Australia. Click here – Immigration Status Resolution Service Page

The Department of Home Affairs has issued outcome letters to individuals whose Personal Procedural Decisions (PPD) under section 351 have resulted in a negative determination. These letters specifically apply to requests lodged before 12 April 2023 that have not been subject to a personal procedural decision or a substantive public interest decision by a Minister. Important Information Regarding the Outcome Letters: Click here:  Ministerial Intervention Guidelines

From 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025, the Department of Home Affairs updated its website with the number of State and Territory nominations made for Sc 190 and Sc 491 visas. While the final allocations for the 2025-26 program year are still pending, the states and territories have been allocated small interim nominations for the time being. Visa Subclass ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) 70 108 80 <5 66 85 <5 60 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) 74 71 65 <5 31 66 <5 54   ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List Update The ACT Government has updated the Critical Skill List for the 2025-26 program year, now known as the ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List. The list has been reduced from 152 ANZSCO 4-digit unit groups to 105. Key updates: Goldfields DAMA Transitioning to WA DAMA The Goldfields DAMA will transition to the WA DAMA on 4 April 2026, as confirmed by the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development and the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Key details: Western Australia State Nominated Migration Program 2025-26 The Western Australian Government will conduct a limited invitation round in October 2025 for the interim 2025-26 State Nomination Migration Program. Invitations to apply for state nomination will begin once Western Australia’s final 2025-26 allocation is confirmed by the Commonwealth Government. The 2025-26 WA State Nominated Migration Program will feature the following key updates: Click here: ACT Nominated Migration Program Occupation List Goldfields Designated Migration Agreement (DAMA) WA State Nominated Migration Program