News Rundown
Too time-poor to keep up with Australian news? We’ve got you covered! Check out these non-paywalled, news compilations that give a quick snapshot of Aussie news.
Want to catch up on changes in the policy and business landscape in Australia? Updated monthly, we’ve compiled the key updates here.
Migration
- What is Australia’s Migration Program and how does it apply to me?
- Australia CEOs Warn on Skilled-Worker Shortage Ahead of Election
- A look at the changing face of Australia, a migration nation
- The Office of Immigration Australia Searching For Skilled Professionals to Migrate to Australia
- New visa options for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders
- Border closures have big impact on hiring
- Australians found to overwhelmingly support path to permanent residency for migrants on temporary visas
- Skilled migrants need their degrees to be readily recognised: Go8
- Australian visa changes 2022: The opportunities for migrants this year
Policy
- What are the differences between the major parties’ homebuying policies this election?
- Australia hikes interest rates in potential election shakeup
- Australia’s hardline deportation policy leaves no room for second chances
- All the changes coming into effect from January 1
- Australia is importing UK policy on ‘gender affirmation’
Jobs
- Why Australian businesses are crying out for tech talent
- Eco-focused talent is in high demand
- Tech jobs come with more flexibility and lower wage gaps, Tech Council of Australia research suggests
- These Are the 15 Most In-Demand Jobs in Australia Right Now
- Australia has $1 billion plan to convert ideas into jobs
- Australian job ads plummet because of Omicron threat
Health
- Three new Covid Omicron subvariants detected in Australia
- Australians will require three Covid vaccine doses to be considered fully vaccinated
- Australia offers better outcomes for newborn cardio-respiratory health
- $44 million to expand Australia’s future health and medical research capability
- Pfizer booster TGA approved for 16–17 year olds in Australia
- $276 million to support Australia’s brightest health scientists
Childcare
2021
Migration
- Australia likely no longer key migration destination
- Streamlining skilled migration
- Is now a good time to move to Australia?
- Immigration update: Australian states open skilled visa nomination programs for 2021-2022
- Australia – Skilled Migration Rules Updated
Policy
- Australia announces visa changes and tougher rules for business migrants
- Australia now has a work + family policy blueprint and big business is on board
Jobs
- Need to find a cofounder?
- The hidden jobs shift during COVID-19
- Changes to casual employment: A guide for Australian employers
- Best Career Choices: 51 Skills in Shortage and Forecast for Future Demand
- How Australia’s job market has changed over COVID
Health
- Young people can stay under their parents’ health insurance until the age of 31 from this year as more are expected to stay in education and live at home longer
- Enrolling in Medicare
- Millenial’s guide to private health insurance in Australia
- Doctors to unveil plan to improve Australia’s healthcare system
- How does Australia’s health system rate internationally? This year it wins bronze
- Health insights for a year with COVID-19 in Australia
Superannuation
- Money traps to avoid when moving back to Australia
- Superannuation increase to be taken out of wages
- Top four superannuation mistakes Australians are making according to finance expert
- Changes to employee superannuation fund choice rules
- Your super may not be reaching your account. Here’s how to find out if you’ve been underpaid
- Superannuation: Must-read tips and tools to help you plan your retirement
Childcare
- How much it costs to raise a child in Australia
- Sydney Childcare Costs: Who’s paying the most and least
- Child care subsidy & family tax benefits: How to navigate at tax time
- Childcare Investing for Stable Income Returns
School
- Top scholarships offered to international students in Australia
- Most expensive city to send your child to school
- Did you know Queensland’s senior schooling system has changed?
University
- Huge increase in demand for postgraduate courses as Australians look to upskill
- Australia’s universities dominate global impact rankings
- The Australian universities with the most employable graduates
- Australian universities are outpacing their global counterparts
Tax
- Australian expats warned of tax bills on return post-pandemic
- Expat tax shake-up stokes fears of ‘harsh outcomes’
- Australian Tax Office says it can’t rely on crypto users’ own records
- How to claim investments and EFTs on Australian tax returns
Opportunity/Grants
- A guide to all the grants available to your small business organised by industry
- First space techs awarded ‘Moon to Mars’ grants
- Australia launches grant program to widen Indo-Pacific partnership with India
- The Australian Cultural Fund is a fundraising platform for Australian artists
- Women’s grants program now open for applications