Sbs immigration news australia
Here are some recent news articles and updates on immigration in Australia from the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS):
Recent News Articles:
- Australia's skilled migration program to reopen: The Australian government has announced that the skilled migration program will reopen on November 16, 2021, after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: SBS News, November 12, 2021)
- New visa program for international students: The Australian government has launched a new visa program for international students, allowing them to work in the country for up to four years after completing their studies. (Source: SBS News, October 28, 2021)
- Australia's immigration detention centers under scrutiny: Human rights groups have criticized the conditions in Australia's immigration detention centers, with reports of overcrowding, poor living conditions, and inadequate healthcare. (Source: SBS News, October 22, 2021)
- New citizenship test to focus on Australian values: The Australian government has announced changes to the citizenship test, which will now focus on Australian values and history. (Source: SBS News, October 15, 2021)
- Australia's population growth slows due to COVID-19: Australia's population growth has slowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a decline in international migration and a decrease in birth rates. (Source: SBS News, September 24, 2021)
Immigration Updates:
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) updates: The Australian government has updated the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), including changes to the points system and English language requirements. (Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs)
- Family visa updates: The Australian government has updated the eligibility criteria for family visas, including changes to the sponsorship requirements and English language requirements. (Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs)
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) updates: The Australian government has updated the eligibility criteria for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482), including changes to the occupation list and English language requirements. (Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs)
Immigration News from SBS Radio:
- Kurdish asylum seekers in Australia face uncertainty: SBS Radio reports on the uncertainty faced by Kurdish asylum seekers in Australia, who are waiting for their refugee claims to be processed. (Source: SBS Radio, October 2021)
- Indonesian workers in Australia face exploitation: SBS Radio reports on the exploitation faced by Indonesian workers in Australia, including reports of low wages and poor working conditions. (Source: SBS Radio, September 2021)
- Refugee advocates call for change to Australia's asylum seeker policy: SBS Radio reports on the calls from refugee advocates for change to Australia's asylum seeker policy, including a push for a more humane and compassionate approach. (Source: SBS Radio, August 2021)
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