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Australia’s 2023-24 financial year is just one month old, and Canberra (ACT) has already released the first Matrix pre-invitation round of the new year, right on schedule. Judging by the nominated occupations and invitation scores from that first round, it is remarkably welcoming to offshore applicants — especially for the relatively less-common occupations that are nonetheless very familiar back home.

Since it was first announced, the IELTS One Skill Retake (a single-skill re-sit that lets you combine results from two sittings) has been accepted and recognised by an increasing number of bodies.

There are now plenty of 491, 189 and 190 grants coming through. Alongside our weekly in-house data, we periodically drop in a round of external data too.

Graduation season is here again. Graduation doesn’t just mark the successful completion of study — for international students in Australia it also marks a major life crossroads. For some students it’s the start of a career journey, and possibly a pivotal moment in deciding which country to build a future in. The Subclass 485 visa follows on from the student visa, giving graduates ample time to work in Australia while also giving those who are still undecided about where to settle some time to think it through and make a decision.

This week in migration Migration Weekly

Issue No.295 Australia study-abroad news – a weekly roundup

The first month of the new financial year is into its final days, and the wrap-up figures from the previous financial year are coming through one by one. We have obtained full-year FY22-23 grant data and the backlog as at 30 June for the popular skilled-migration categories – Subclass 189 + 190 + 491 + 191 + 887.

As one of the most popular destinations for further study, Hong Kong has long been a favourite among mainland students, offering outstanding value for money in terms of location, university rankings, teaching quality and employment policy. In recent years, applications to Hong Kong universities have surged and competition has intensified accordingly. In particular, the Hong Kong government has joined the global race for talent, lowering the application thresholds for the IANG visa, the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and the Top Talent Pass Scheme – all designed to attract people to come and develop their careers in the city. As a graduate of a Hong Kong institution, applying to any of these schemes puts you in an especially advantageous position.

This week’s showcase of offers from Australia’s leading universities, by Channy