Significant Changes to Migration Law as of July 2018

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From 1 July 2018, many governmental initiatives will be implemented which will deeply impact Australia’s migrant community. This includes a series of reforms on various skilled visa categories in Australia’s migration program.

The Government is changing the eligibility requirements for some permanent skilled visas “to better align the permanent and temporary programs”.

The department claims that these measures are intended to sharpen the focus of Australia’s skilled migration programs, to ensure they better meet Australia’s skills needs.

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Elizabeth Cohen is a family law specialist with extensive academic and practical expertise. After completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney and further studies at universities in Shanghai, Cambridge, and Berlin, she went on to earn multiple Masters degrees in Applied Family Law, Business Law and Transactions, and Dispute Resolution. An Accredited Mediator, Elizabeth combines deep legal knowledge with an empathetic approach, helping clients navigate the complexities of separation, property, and parenting matters with clarity and confidence.