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Beyond The Stethoscope - Queensland Government Recognises Interstate And International, Healthcare Heroes 19.06.23 Introducing the Queensland Government's ground-breaking workforce attraction scheme, aimed at revolutionising the healthcare industry. To address the critical shortage of healthcare professionals, the government has unveiled an enticing incentive program to attract interstate and international healthcare workers to Queensland. Ramsden Lawyers is ready to guide and support healthcare workers from overseas or those candidates working in Australia that wish to move to Queensland as part of their immigration journey, through the complexities of this Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. The impact and benefits of these incentives are boundless, offering payments of up to $20,000 for joining Queensland Health and up to $70,000 for doctors working in rural areas of Queensland. These incentives represent a transformative force that aims to remedy the shortages and provide world-class healthcare to every Queenslander.

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Breaking News: Australian Government Raises Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold To $70,000 10.05.23 The Australian government has raised the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from 1 July 2023 in response to an independent review. This will affect businesses sponsoring overseas workers under skilled migration programs, as they must meet the minimum salary requirement to ensure fair pay for migrant workers. The government's decision reflects their commitment to fairness in the skilled migration system.

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Direct Pathway To Australian Citizenship For New Zealanders 10.05.23 The Australian Government's recent policy change presents a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for eligible New Zealand citizens residing in Australia. This marks a noteworthy shift in the migration policy between the two countries, with the aim of simplifying the process of obtaining Australian citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia. The policy will take effect from 1st July 2023. This article highlights the importance of this change and its influence on the lives of New Zealanders residing in Australia.

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 Can I Travel Overseas If I Am Unvaccinated? 22.11.21 International travel restrictions are still in place for members of the Australian community who, for various reasons, are unwilling or unable to be vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated and are wishing to depart Australia, it is important to understand that avenues are available for you, and it is not impossible to travel at this time despite being unvaccinated.

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 Travel Exemption For Australians Ordinarily Resident Outside Australia 03.09.21 From 11 August 2021, all Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents normally living overseas, will now need to obtain a travel exemption before departing Australia. There is no longer an automatic exemption from Australia’s travel restrictions.

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Travel Exemption to Leave Australia 07.04.21 The Covid-19 Pandemic has made it essential for those seeking to travel internationally to first apply for a travel exemption. The Ramsden Lawyers immigration team outlines the grounds which must be satisfied to obtain a travel exemption, as well as our proven record of success in this area.

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Federal Budget: Immigration changes and implications 09.10.20 On 6 October 2020 the Federal Budget was delivered, and as a part of this there have been key changes and announcements in regard to the Australian migration program. This includes changes to Partner Visas, New Zealand permanent residency, and business visas.

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COVID-19: Can I get an exemption to travel overseas? 06.10.20 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Australian Government has imposed substantial restrictions on travel to and from Australia, leaving individuals increasingly confused and apprehensive about the prospect of international travel. That said, some exemptions apply to facilitate travel.

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COVID-19: Update for Student Visa Holders 24.07.20 The Australian Government is currently looking to make a number of changes that will impact Student (subclass 500) Visa holders as a result of COVID-19.

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Safe Haven for Hong Kong Nationals 10.07.20 In light of the current political climate in Hong Kong, the Australian Government has announced visa extensions for some Hong Kong residents.

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THE NEW COVID-19 PANDEMIC EVENT VISA (SUBCLASS 408): AM I ELIGIBLE AND SHOULD I APPLY? 30.04.20 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, otherwise known as coronavirus, many temporary visa holders have found themselves stuck as to what to do next in terms of their Australian immigration options.

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COVID-19 Changes Affecting Temporary Visa Holders 09.04.20 Recently, the Australian government, particularly Prime Minister Scott Morrison and acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge, announced new measures in respect of Australian immigration, particularly with respect to temporary visa holders.

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