As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, an increasing number of policies are being announced by the Australian Government.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions relating to changes and arrangements for temporary visas.

Did you know that there were 693,750 full-fee paying international students in Australia last year? International students were worth $35 billion to the Australian economy and support 240,000 jobs last year.

75% of these international students used an education agent to assist them. 

Due to the strict new quarantine laws intended to keep Australia free of African Swine Fever (ASF), a woman from Vietnam who was carrying 4.5 kilos of pork and other undeclared foods was sent back home. The passenger has breached Australia’s biosecurity rules which lead her visa to be canceled and be banned in coming to Australia for three years.

Frequent Asked Questions on New pathway for Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives (IQNMs)

1. What is the new model of assessment for International Qualified Nurses and Midwives?

 The new model of assessment has some new components to how we assess IQNMs wanting to register in Australia. The assessment of qualifications will continue to be against the current three criteria. 

IQNMs who are assessed as holding a qualification that is substantially equivalent or based on similar competencies to an Australian approved qualification (and who meet the mandatory registration standards), will be eligible to apply for registration. 

IQNMs who are assessed as holding a qualification that is relevant but not substantially equivalent or based on similar competencies to an Australian approved qualification (and who meet the mandatory registration standards), will be required to successfully complete an outcome-based assessment (OBA) prior to being eligible to apply for registration.