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What Is an On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement in Australia?
What Is an On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement in Australia?

An On-Hire Industry Labour Agreement is a specialised labour agreement that allows an approved labour hire business to sponsor overseas workers and legally place them with third-party host employers.

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485 Visa Fee Australia 2026: New Cost, Breakdown, Increase and Complete Guide
485 Visa Fee Australia 2026: New Cost, Breakdown, Increase and Complete Guide

For international students looking to build a career in Australia, the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) is a primary visa pathway.

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8503 Waiver Australia: No Further Stay Waiver Guide
8503 Waiver Australia: No Further Stay Waiver Guide

Condition 8503, commonly referred to as the No Further Stay condition, is a restrictive visa condition under Australian migration law.

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Who Covers the Costs When Sponsoring an Employee on an Australian Working Visa?
Who Covers the Costs When Sponsoring an Employee on an Australian Working Visa?

When sponsoring an overseas employee, understanding the allocation of costs is vital to ensure compliance with Australian migration law.

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Condition 8115 and Business Visitor Activities in Australia
Condition 8115 and Business Visitor Activities in Australia

The Subclass 600 Visitor visa, including the Business Visitor stream, enables individuals to travel to Australia for business visitor purposes, including attending meetings, conferences, or undertaking other permitted activities.

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Understanding the Subclass 189 Occupation Tier System for Invitations
Understanding the Subclass 189 Occupation Tier System for Invitations

This blog post outlines the new tier-based invitation system for subclass 189, how it works, how it will affect the visa application process, and how you can prepare strategically.

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Labour Market Testing Guide: Requirements, Advertising Rules, and Exemptions
Labour Market Testing Guide: Requirements, Advertising Rules, and Exemptions

As a legally operating business and approved sponsor in Australia, you can use the labour market testing (LMT) pathway to fill positions that your local labour market is not able to.

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Updates
ACT Migration Updates 2025–26: Canberra Skilled Migration Program Explained
ACT Migration Updates 2025–26: Canberra Skilled Migration Program Explained

The ACT migration updates for 2025–26 represent a significant change in how the ACT Government manages skilled migration intake within the Australian Capital Territory.

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Work & Skilled
Labour Agreement for the Hospitality Sector: Skilled Chef Recruitment in Australia
Labour Agreement for the Hospitality Sector: Skilled Chef Recruitment in Australia

A Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement between the Australian Government and an approved Australian employer.

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Employer-Sponsored Visa Fee Calculator

Estimate Department of Home Affairs charges for employer-sponsored visas — Skills in Demand (subclass 482) nomination and visa, or Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) — including the nomination fee, SAF levy and dependants.

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Skilled Visa Fee Estimator

Estimate the Home Affairs visa application charge for subclass 189, 190 or 491 — including any partner or children applying with you.

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