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If you’re hoping to travel and work in Australia on a Working Holiday Maker visa, there have been some important changes to the program. Australia has temporarily paused applications for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa for passport holders from a number of...
Navigating Australia’s healthcare system can be confusing when you first arrive, especially when you’re dealing with unfamiliar services, costs and terminology. A new resource is aiming to make getting help a little easier for international students. Safe Down Under...
Delivery work is a popular way for international students in Australia to earn money alongside their studies. Now, new rules are set to introduce stronger pay and workplace protections for many people working in the gig economy. From 17 August 2026, eligible on-demand...
If you're planning to study overseas, it's worth keeping an eye on changes to student visa rules. Over the past few weeks, Australia and the United States have both announced major updates, while Canada continues to operate under tighter policies introduced over the...
New emergency phone alerts are coming to Australia. Here's what international students need to know If you're studying in Australia, don't be surprised if your phone suddenly vibrates, sounds a loud alarm or displays an emergency message later this year. It's all part...
If you've ever flown into Australia, you'll probably remember being handed a small yellow card before landing and trying to fill it out on the tiny fold-down tray table. Good news: that's about to change. The Australian Government has announced it will gradually...
If you're planning to study in Australia, or you're already preparing your visa application, there's an important change you should know about. From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government increased the Student visa (subclass 500) application charge from AUD$2,000 to...
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.97% increase to the National Minimum Wage, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75% pay boost. This change takes effect from 1 July 2026. This will raise modern award wages above the rate of inflation. What you need to know...
Australia’s federal government has announced a new crackdown on parts of the international education sector, temporarily blocking private colleges and training organisations from applying to offer new courses to international students. The changes will introduce a...