In the constantly evolving landscape of migration policy in Australia, developing a robust visa relocation policy is crucial. Join us as we delve into how employer-sponsored migration can streamline your staffing solutions, ensuring seamless visa integration with customised tax planning and relocation onboarding services. By exploring the various visa options available to employers in Australia, businesses will learn how they can capitalise on the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement and make use of Working Holiday Maker concessions to strategically boost their staffing capabilities.

This panel session, hosted by Jacqui Ure, Principal Consultant - Registered Migration Agent, Estrin Saul, will feature:

• Reuben Saul, National President of the Migration Institute of Australia, who will provide an update on the Department of Home Affairs' latest Migration Strategy, including the rollout of new Skills in Demand visa categories and salary thresholds. These changes will significantly affect all employers sponsoring visa holders in Australia and provide new opportunities for more streamlined relocation outcomes.
• Daniel Simson, FTA Mobility Implementation Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will offer a critical update on the new Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) visa, which has been specifically designed to benefit UK nationals. This initiative marks a major step forward in talent and expertise exchange between Australia and the UK as a result of the UKFTA, opening new avenues for skill sharing across global teams.
• Wendy Clarke, Business Advisory Director, and Dean Birch, Director, Nexia Australia will discuss how they assist businesses relocating or hiring employees in Australia, focusing on financial management, tax issues, tax planning, and compliance and the importance of an appropriate business structure in Australia.
• Sue Pember, Founder and Owner, AussieOS Global Mobility Services will help you discover key factors in designing a cost-effective and competitive relocation policy that supports new and existing international employees to be productive and supported from the start- even before the visa holders leave their country of origin. In addition, she will highlight how valuable their support can be in securing housing and settling into Australia.

Engage with industry leaders from Estrin Saul Migration Specialists, DFAT, Nexia Australia, and AussieOS, who will share their expertise in navigating the complexities of migration, tax, and relocation. This session promises invaluable insights for businesses looking to enhance their international staffing strategy.