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SUMMARY:Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). \nThese sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Within this program to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.\nThe PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \nDates\nThursday 26 February 2026 – Tuesday 26 May 2026 (UTC+11) \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/employing-workers-from-the-pacific-islands-and-timor-leste/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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SUMMARY:Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming free information sessions on employing overseas working within the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV). \nThese sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. \nThe PALM is a temporary residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The PALM scheme is an employer sponsored visa for unskilled\, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. This visa allows eligible businesses to recruit workers for short-term jobs for up to 9 months or long-term roles for between one and 4 years. The PALM scheme helps to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia and nationally for agriculture and select agriculture-related food product manufacturing sectors. \nThe PEV is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Within this program to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.\nThe PEV is not an employer sponsored visa however applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. PEV holders can live and work anywhere in Australia in any occupation. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PALM and PEV programs.\nThe Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFaT) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) Support Service. \nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and there will be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \nDates\nThursday 26 February 2026 – Tuesday 26 May 2026 (UTC+11) \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/employing-workers-from-the-pacific-islands-and-timor-leste/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260223T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Information Webinar for International Graduates
DESCRIPTION:Visa Options for International Graduates: Temporary Graduate and Skilled Visas \nAre you an international student nearing graduation? Curious about your visa options to remain in Australia and undertake paid work? \nThe Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend our free online Temporary Graduate and Skilled Visa Information webinar and will cover the following topics: \n\nTemporary graduate visa – Subclass 485\nEmployer-sponsored visas\nGeneral Skilled Migration\nMigrant worker reforms\n\nThe webinar will be held on Monday 23 February\, from 2PM – 3PM (AEDT). Please check below for your relevant time zone for this session: \n2:00PM – 3:00PM (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS)\n1:30PM – 2:30PM (SA)\n1:00PM – 2:00PM (QLD)\n12:30PM – 1:30PM (NT)\n11:00AM – 12:00PM (WA) \nThe event link will be emailed to you once you register. \nDate\nMonday 23 February 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC+11) \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/free-information-webinar-for-international-graduates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260219T140000
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SUMMARY:Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs invites you to attend a free webinar to learn more about how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program (the Pilot). \nBy becoming an approved employer\, businesses can access a large pool of talent to fill critical skill shortages and support the settlement of a skilled refugee and their family in Australia. \nThe webinar is open to employers interested in accessing a source of skilled labour that also offers a skilled refugee and their family the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia. The Pilot is delivered in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB). \nThe webinar will cover the following topics: \n\nSkilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot overview\nTalent Beyond Boundaries support for employers\nTestimonials from Pilot Alumni and employers\n\nDate\nThursday 19 February 2026 1pm \nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n  \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/skilled-refugee-labour-agreement-pilot-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industry Development,Jobs and Employment
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251111T153000
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SUMMARY:Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) employer information webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Engagement Visa is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Up to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process. \nThe PEV is not an employer-sponsored visa\, but applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. \nRegistrations for the next PEV ballot are now open and will close on 25 August 2025. Nationals from eligible Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste will then be randomly selected from the ballot pool and invited to apply for a PEV. The PEV is open to eligible nationals with different skill levels from a range of occupations. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PEV and how you can hire PEV holders. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/pacific-engagement-visa-pev-employer-information-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Jobs and Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251030T140000
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Sector - Visa Information Session Webinars
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Home Affairs\, through its Business\, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network\, along with the National Farmers Federation\, would like to invite you to attend upcoming information sessions on Australian visa pathways for the Agriculture Sector. These sessions are open to any business or organisation who would like information on visa options for employing an overseas worker. \nThis webinar series will be split into 4 information sessions with 2 webinars on Wednesday 29 October covering High to Highly Skilled Occupations and 2 webinars on Thursday 30 October covering Semi and Low Skilled Occupations. The Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR) will be in attendance to provide an overview on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. \nHigh to Highly Skilled Occupations Webinar\nDate: Wednesday 29th October 2025 \nTime:  \n\nSession one: 09:00 am – 10:00 am (AEST)\nSession two: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm (AEST)\n\nTopics Covered: \n\nNational Innovation Visa (NIV) subclass 858\nSkills In Demand (SID) visa subclass 482\n\nSpecialist Skilled Pathway\nCore Skilled Pathway\n\n\nEmployer Nominated Visa (ENS) subclass 186\nSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) subclass 494\n\nSemi and Low Skilled Occupations Webinar\nDate: Thursday\, 30th October 2025 \nTime: \n\nSession one: 09:00 am – 10:00 am (AEST)\nSession two: 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm (AEST)\n\nTopics Covered: \n\nSkills In Demand (SID) subclass 482\n\nLabour Agreement Pathway\n\n\nSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) subclass 494\nDesignated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs)\nPacific Engagement Visa (PEV) subclass 192\nPacific Australia Mobility Scheme (PALM) visa subclass 403\nWorking Holiday Maker (WHM) visa subclass 417\n\nThese webinars will provide information on visa products and guidance for the sector. \nThere will also be an opportunity for questions with subject matter experts following the presentations. \n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/agriculture-sector-visa-information-session-webinars/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250911T110000
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SUMMARY:Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) employer information webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Engagement Visa is a permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Up to 3\,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process. \nThe PEV is not an employer-sponsored visa\, but applicants need an offer of ongoing employment for a genuine position in Australia to be granted the visa. \nRegistrations for the next PEV ballot are now open and will close on 25 August 2025. Nationals from eligible Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste will then be randomly selected from the ballot pool and invited to apply for a PEV. The PEV is open to eligible nationals with different skill levels from a range of occupations. \nThe BIRO network invites employers to attend a webinar to learn more about the PEV and how you can hire PEV holders. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/pacific-engagement-visa-pev-employer-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Jobs and Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250717T150000
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SUMMARY:Information Webinar - National Innovation Visa
DESCRIPTION:The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is a small\, exclusive program with an increased focus on high-calibre\, talented migrants. The NIV is aimed at established and emerging leaders to ensure Australia attracts migrants from across the world who will help create jobs and drive investment in key sectors of the Australian economy. \nThe Department of Home Affairs will be hosting online information sessions on the NIV addressing: NIV program priorities\, expression of interest\, nomination and application process\, and an opportunity for questions at the end. \nThere will be two opportunities to participate in an online webinar\, with the dates and times provided below. Please note the content for these webinars will be identical. \nTuesday\, 15 July 2025:\n1100 – 1200 AEST (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS\, QLD)\n1030 – 1130 (SA\, NT)\n0900 – 1000 (WA) \nThursday\, 17 July 2025\n1400 – 1500 AEST (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS\, QLD)\n1330 – 1430 (SA\, NT)\n1200 – 1300 (WA)\nDates\nTuesday 15 July 2025 – Thursday 17 July 2025 (UTC+10)\nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/information-webinar-national-innovation-visa/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T135357
CREATED:20250613T023110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T023110Z
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SUMMARY:Information Webinar - National Innovation Visa
DESCRIPTION:The National Innovation Visa (NIV) is a small\, exclusive program with an increased focus on high-calibre\, talented migrants. The NIV is aimed at established and emerging leaders to ensure Australia attracts migrants from across the world who will help create jobs and drive investment in key sectors of the Australian economy. \nThe Department of Home Affairs will be hosting online information sessions on the NIV addressing: NIV program priorities\, expression of interest\, nomination and application process\, and an opportunity for questions at the end. \nThere will be two opportunities to participate in an online webinar\, with the dates and times provided below. Please note the content for these webinars will be identical. \nTuesday\, 15 July 2025:\n1100 – 1200 AEST (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS\, QLD)\n1030 – 1130 (SA\, NT)\n0900 – 1000 (WA) \nThursday\, 17 July 2025\n1400 – 1500 AEST (NSW\, ACT\, VIC\, TAS\, QLD)\n1330 – 1430 (SA\, NT)\n1200 – 1300 (WA)\nDates\nTuesday 15 July 2025 – Thursday 17 July 2025 (UTC+10)\nLocation\nOnline event access details will be provided by the event organiser \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/information-webinar-national-innovation-visa/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan
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