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November 17, 2025

Mapien Launches Specialist Employment & Immigration Law Practice

At Mapien, we’ve always believed in helping businesses navigate workplace challenges with confidence. We're now excited to announce the launch of Mapien Law – a specialist employment & immigration law practice dedicated to supporting employers.

November 11, 2025

Aged Care reform from 1 November: Navigating change amid workforce pressures

Australia’s aged care sector is navigating unprecedented reform. Migration pathways, workplace planning and development, work design, and leadership capability and development are key levers to stabilise staffing and support sustainable care delivery. Learn how Mapien can support providers navigate change amid workforce pressures.

August 18, 2025

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How the July 2025 TSMIT Increase is impacting Australian Employers and Skilled Workers

From 1 July 2025, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) has increased, reshaping Australia’s employer-sponsored skilled migration landscape. While the policy is designed to ensure migrant workers’ pay keeps pace with local labour market standards, the change is creating new challenges on both sides.

August 12, 2025

Immigration Alert | English Language Changes

The Department of Home Affairs released several new legislative instruments for English which took effect from 7 August 2025. Prior to submitting an application, applicants need to be sure their test results meet the required scores, which may be variable depending on the date test was completed.

Announcing Mapien’s newest business owner – Sarah Pettit!

On behalf of Mapien's CEO, the Board and Owners, we're excited to share that Sarah Pettit has become our newest Mapien Business Owner!

Employment contracts and Visa extensions – Implications for employers managing Visa-dependent workers

A significant decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission has clarified the obligations of employers when managing employees whose right to work in Australia is visa-dependent. This case serves as a timely reminder for employers to align their HR practices with both employment and immigration requirements.

February 14, 2025

Australian Immigration – Did you know?

Our immigration team share tips, experience and expertise on Australian immigration in our new Did You Know segment.

December 10, 2024

Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa – eligibility updates

Further to the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa over the weekend, the Department has also made some positive and long overdue updates to the Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 186 permanent residence visa, with amendments being made to both the Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams.

December 10, 2024

New Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa

The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, has officially replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa as of December 7, 2024. While this new visa framework was announced in principle many months ago, the implementation has occurred with little notice or fanfare.

October 22, 2024

Immigration Alert – Skills in Demand Updates

Our latest immigration alert provides updates on the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, which will replace the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. We also provide a quick recap on the July 1 changes and a reminder of changes still to come in 2024 in the immigration space.

Strengthened migrant worker protection and compliance with workplace and migration laws

As part of its commitment to strengthening worker protections, the Australian Government has recently introduced new laws to give temporary visa holders confidence to report exploitation early and resolve their workplace issues. This update will provide employers and individuals with an overview of these changes.

Visa Update: What You Need to Know Before July 1st, 2024

As we enter into the last week of June, our Immigration Team are providing a reminder of the changes taking effect from the 1st July 2024 specific to the employer sponsored visa categories - Subclass 482, 494 and 186 visa. With a year of change ahead, it is important you are prepared for the changes.

June Immigration Update

In our latest immigration update, Mapien's Sarah Pettit gives an overview of the Department of Home Affairs announcement about changes to visa conditions effective 1st July 2024.

Immigration Updates – TSMIT Increase, Federal Budget Update, CSOL Consultation

In our latest immigration client alert we provide important information on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Increase, Federal Budget Update, and CSOL Consultation.

December 12, 2023

Client Alert | Migration Update

CLIENT ALERT! It has been a big year for migration updates and changes to the migration program. Our latest migration update discusses the announcement removing the requirement for advertising on Workforce Australia and provides an overview of the key focus areas from the Government’s Migration strategy.

November 8, 2023

The update we have all been waiting for! Expanding Employer Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residency

In welcome news, the Department of Home Affairs has announced its proposed changes to the employer sponsored pathways to permanent residence are expected to take effect from 25 November 2023.

Client Alert | Labour Market Testing Update

Immigration Client Update: From the 31st May 2023, the Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) came into force. The two important changes from an immigration perspective are, Labour Market Testing (LMT) and Working Holiday Visa. Learn more...

FAQ | Migration Matters

While there will be multiple changes made to the skilled migration program prior to the end of 2023, one of the imminent confirmed changes relates to an increase in the minimum salary level for the Subclass 482 and 186 visas, effective from 1 July this year. Our Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) provide some further clarification on both changes.

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