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Australia Immigration Update: PTE Changes, 491 Visa Monitoring & Construction Workforce Crisis Australia’s immigration policy continues to evolve rapidly in response to labour market demands, housing pressures, and visa compliance enforcement. In this week’s update, major shifts include changes to the PTE Academic test, Victoria’s sponsorship for the National Innovation Visa, and critical updates on the 491 visa monitoring requests. The full version of this video update is available on our website—link mentioned in the description below. Show your support and share this update on Facebook, Whatsapp and X.

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00:00Australia Immigration Update
00:03PTE Changes 491
00:07Visa Monitoring and Construction Workforce Crisis
00:14In this video, we cover Victoria's sponsorship launch for the National Innovation Visa,
00:19the new tougher PTE academic test,
00:21how construction worker shortages are delaying housing targets,
00:25the surge in luxury housing demand driven by international students
00:29and key 491 visa monitoring requirements.
00:32Watch till the end for expert insights on how these developments can impact your visa journey and housing options.
00:52Australia's immigration policy continues to evolve rapidly in response to labour market demands,
00:57housing pressures and visa compliance enforcement.
01:01In this week's update, major shifts include changes to the PTE academic test,
01:07Victoria's sponsorship for the National Innovation Visa,
01:10and critical updates on the 491 visa monitoring requests.
01:14The full version of this video update is available on our website, link mentioned in the description below.
01:23Show your support and share this update on Facebook, WhatsApp and X.
01:28Let's begin with Victoria Begins, sponsoring for the National Innovation Visa.
01:38Victoria is now sponsoring eligible applicants for the National Innovation Visa, placing them in Priority Tier 2.
01:44Applicants must show globally recognised talent, secure referrals from Victorian departments,
01:49and commit to contributing to the state's economy and society.
01:57Next, we explore how the PTE academic test is set to become more challenging.
02:05From August 7th, 2025, Pearson will update the PTE academic test by adding two new speaking sections,
02:12respond to a situation, and summarise group discussion.
02:17Test-takers are rushing to book under current conditions before the changes come into effect.
02:25Moving on to construction worker shortages.
02:28Impacting housing targets.
02:33Australia's housing goal of building 1.2 million homes is under threat due to a construction labour shortage.
02:39Despite issuing skilled visas, subclass 189, 190, 491, delayed processing times,
02:48and the withdrawal of direction 109 have hindered immigration-based solutions.
02:58Then we examine how international students are fuelling demand for luxury housing.
03:03Developers are now targeting international students with high-end accommodation, including rooftop pools and spas,
03:12signalling a shift in expectations.
03:14Yet experts warn this may not reflect the broader reality of most student housing in Australia.
03:23Following that, we look at 491 visa monitoring requests and compliance guidance.
03:27Visa holders must respond to regional monitoring letters under condition 8580.
03:36Those overseas must submit an explanation if the system doesn't accept non-Australian addresses.
03:42Failure to comply can lead to visa cancellation.
03:44Finally, we wrap up with the conclusion
03:53Australia's immigration system is balancing skilled migration, compliance, and policy reforms.
04:00With stricter monitoring and changing visa pathways, staying informed is more important than ever.
04:04For more in-depth guidance and support, consult a licensed migration expert or explore the full blog version linked below.
04:17Thanks for joining us today. We'd love to hear your take in the comments.
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04:25Until next time.

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