(00:00 ) Introduction
(01:37 ) What is the Business Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO)?
(03:36 ) 2024 Visa Changes Explained
(04:10 ) National Innovation Visa
(05:05 ) Skills in Demand Visa
(07:06 ) Specialist vs Core Skills Streams
(10:24 ) Resources Available for Business & Migrants
(12:12 ) Common Business Visa Concerns
(15:06 ) Construction Industry Visa Updates
(23:21 ) Health Sector Visa Updates
(28:02 ) BIRO Speaking Events/Workshops
(29:05 ) Closing Comments

With unemployment on the Gold Coast at historic lows, many businesses are struggling to find and retain the skilled staff they need — especially in health, construction, digital and hospitality.

This week’s podcast explores how Australia’s Skilled Migration Program is filling critical workforce gaps. Our guests — Yvette Adams, Camm Gibson and Natalie Walsh from the Department of Home Affairs' Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) —  share practical insights into the program, and explain how BIRO equips employers with the guidance they need to navigate the ‘migration maze’ with ease. 

Discover how to get started with the process, which visa types best suit your situation (and why), plus insider tips on how to fast-track processing times to as little as seven days. If your local recruitment efforts are falling short, this episode is packed with essential information to help your business unlock global talent and thrive.

About BIRO
The Department of Home Affairs’ Business, Industry and Regional Outreach (BIRO) network supports business, industry, government agencies and regional stakeholders to understand and effectively utilise the skilled migration program and workforce visa to fill workforce vacancies where positions cannot be filled by Australian workers. The BIRO network also engages with stakeholders on skilled visa program matters, gathering sentiment and feedback from businesses and peak bodies.

Links
Department of Home Affairs: Employing Overseas Workers
Department of Home Affairs BIRO network
Skilled Occupation List
National Innovation Visa
Skills in Demand Visa
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa
Skilled Work Regional Visa
Short Stay Specialist Visa
Department of Home Affairs LinkedIn