Migration Point-in-Time Service Updates

The Migration Point-in-Time Service has been updated to include the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Act 2026 (Cth) (Act No 39 of 2026).

Act 39 of 2026

This Act includes amendments to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (the Migration Act) that allow for the implementation and maintenance of a public register of approved work sponsors. This register, which would be maintained on the website of the Department of Home Affairs, aims to promote transparency and worker mobility for temporary skilled migrant workers in Australia. The Act also amends the Migration Act:

• in relation to the publication of the register of approved standard business sponsors and accredited sponsors who have nominated skilled workers for entry to Australia, including the name of the approved work sponsor, Australian Business Number and postcode, the number of individuals nominated under the sponsorship approval process and the occupations of the nominated workers;
• to align with the Government’s priorities and commitment to promoting Australia as a destination of choice for highly skilled migrants when competing on the world stage, while also ensuring skilled migrant workers are less vulnerable to exploitation;
• to provide enhanced protections and transparency;
• to support temporary skilled migrant workers to find a new sponsor when exploring alternative employment opportunities, providing a resource to confirm whether a sponsoring employer is legitimate.

These amendments have been updated in the Point-in-Time Migration Service current to 20 April 2026. (NB: Subscription required).

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