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Federal Budget 2026–27: A Clear Signal That Skilled Migration Remains Central to Australia’s Workforce Strategy

The 2026-27 Federal budget confirms Australia continues to rely on skilled migration to support economic growth, infrastructure and critical services. For guidance on how the Federal Budget migration settings affect your workforce, sponsorship strategy or long term planning, read on.

WA State Budget 2026–27 | What it Means for Employers and Skilled Migration

The WA Government’s 2026–27 State Budget reinforces a clear priority: investing in housing, infrastructure, health and workforce capability. Central to this is skilled migration, identified as a key lever to address labour shortages and support delivery across priority sectors. For employers, access to global talent remains critical.

Temporary Travel Ban for Iranian Visitor Visa Holders

On 25 March 2026, the Australian Government announced a temporary travel restriction affecting Iranian nationals who hold Australian visitor visa. Find out who may be affected and what visa holders should do now in our latest update.

Proposed Powers to Temporarily Restrict Travel to Australia

This announcement explains the practical implications of new legislation affecting international travel for visa holders, with upcoming travel plans to Australia. We outline key considerations for employers and sponsored workers, and offer expert advice on navigating potential travel restrictions during periods of geopolitical instability.

Subclass 407 Training Visa – Legislative Change Effective 11 March 2026

From 11 March 2026, legislative amendments to Schedule 1 will change how valid Subclass 407 Training visa applications can be lodged. Learn what this means for employers, sponsors and visa applicants in our latest immigration update.

Important changes ahead for employer-sponsored visas – Preparation is key!

With key changes ahead employers sponsoring overseas workers should be reviewing their workforce plans well ahead of 1 July 2026. Discover what these changes are, what they mean for employers and learn practical steps you can take to support your sponsored workforce.

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

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.

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