April 2026 Newsletter
Latest Update: Australian Migration News, Reforms and Pathway
Hi, trust you’ve been well and that your experience in Australia continues to progress smoothly. As we approach the close of the financial year, Australia’s migration and education landscape is entering a more decisive phase; marked by refined selection systems, confirmed state activity, and increasingly targeted pathways. At Newsted, we continue to track these shifts closely, bringing you only what matters as the direction for the months ahead becomes clearer.
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(1) Aged Care Labour Agreement pathway & 12 week course
Australia’s Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement (ACILA) provides a structured pathway for eligible overseas candidates to work in Australia’s aged care sector under employer sponsorship. To qualify, applicants must meet defined criteria relating to qualifications or experience, English proficiency. You may consider enrolling to a 12-week course, including placement (Fee: $18,750) to kick start and break into the Aged care sector.
(2) Migration through Carpentry & Other Trade courses
Carpentry, Painting, Welding, Automotive and other trade qualifications in remain in strong demand in Australia, with PR invitations being issued with relatively low cut-off points.
Not all Trade is same and not all has similar opportunities in every state. Each state has it's own criteria, demand, licensing and registration process. However, the skills assessment process is same for all Trades.
Here's a simple overview of the pathway:
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Apply for a 2 year Trade course
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Attain 12 months of work experience within the 18 months of post-study work visa
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Apply for Migration Skills Assessment
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Accumulate points and lodge an EOI
At Newsted, we are connected with All Schools in Australia and can advice options based on your preference.
(3) Growing misuse of Protection Visa by WHV holders
Recent concerns have been raised regarding the misuse of Australia’s Protection visa pathway by Working Holiday visa holders, lodging non-genuine claims to extend their stay. It is important to note that Protection visas are strictly designed for genuine humanitarian needs, and any misuse is taken seriously under Australian migration law, with outcomes that may include visa cancellation, removal, and future re-entry bans.