In this episode, Majlinda Lulo, Australian Immigration Director at Absolute Immigration, joins The Working World podcast to unpack recent changes in the Australian immigration system. Drawing from her extensive experience in immigration law and policy, Majlinda discusses how these updates impact businesses, mobility professionals, and skilled workers. She provides valuable insights into the evolving visa landscape and shares actionable advice for navigating these changes effectively. 

Majlinda delves into key reforms, such as the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa, updates to occupation lists, and high-income thresholds. She also highlights the importance of tailored solutions like labour agreements and regional recruitment strategies in addressing industry skill shortages.

Insights into this episode include:

• Visa reforms and their implications: learn about the transition to the SID visa, the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), and the impact of these changes on talent recruitment.
• Labour agreements and regional recruitment: discover how labour agreements and Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) address skills shortages, especially in regional areas.
• Opportunities in high-income thresholds: understand how the $135,000 threshold creates new pathways for talent and streamlines visa processing.
• The National Innovation Visa: explore opportunities for global achievers in research, entrepreneurship, and the arts under the rebranded visa program.