Individuals and businesses keen to move to Australia have been encouraged to avail of the fast-tracked Global Talent Visa.
This was highlighted by Australian ambassador to Qatar Jonathan Muir, who said in a recent tweet: "Outstanding in your field? Created a successful start-up? Looking to expand your company overseas? Check out our fast-tracked #GlobalTalentVisa. Permanent residency for top talent & visas to help future-focused businesses relocate."
Details of the fast-tracked Global Talent Visa are available at https://www.globalaustralia.gov.au/eligibility
"If you’re the best of the best in your field, the Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce is offering you tailored support to bring your talents to Australia," the website states. Eligible individuals get priority processing for a Global Talent Visa, which comes with permanent residency. "We also offer fast-tracked visas for your immediate family. And for businesses, we can help with visas for senior executives, crucial company staff and their immediate family, too."
The taskforce is looking for exceptional talent in industries such as advanced manufacturing, agrifood, arts and culture, circular economy, clean energy and renewables, critical minerals, cyber security, defence, digital games, education and research, film, financial services and fintech, health and life sciences, infrastructure, space, sport and tourism.
"We’re also on the lookout for skills in enabling technologies and sciences such as biosciences, blockchain and digital ledger technologies, cybersciences, data sciences and digital technologies - including AI and machine learning, materials sciences, nanotechnologies, quantum technologies and robotics.
The taskforce will assess individuals' eligibility for its support based on their ability to generate multiple jobs, particularly in areas that fill critical supply chain and talent gaps; bring exceptional new skills and knowledge to Australia; make your mark as an innovator or serial entrepreneur;
serve as a leader in your field with international distinction; create a vision for how your future success contributes to Australia’s future success;
commercialise your ideas at scale; contribute to the relevant industry ecosystem in Australia; obtain employment or become established in your field; and make a significant economic impact.
Regarding businesses, the taskforce will assess their eligibility based on their capability to create large numbers of Australian jobs; invest significantly in Australia; add economic value to the Australian society; drive cutting-edge R&D; create or contribute to clusters of expertise, especially in future-facing industries; increase Australia’s economic and supply chain resilience; and co-invest with Australian firms. "And you’ll need to be able to do all this at scale."
The taskforce helps top-tier businesses and exceptional individuals hit the ground running when they bring their talents to Australia. "We're here to smooth the way for anyone who meets our eligibility criteria through premium visas, tailored advice on relocating, guidance on the tax implications of investments, and connections to valuable networks. The taskforce offers visa options that allow you to rapidly and seamlessly start work in Australia. This can include the relocation of executives, their immediate families and critical staff."
Those with enquiries about the taskforce can send an email to [email protected] or visit https://www.globalaustralia.gov.au/eligibility
Details of the fast-tracked Global Talent Visa are available at https://www.globalaustralia.gov.au/eligibility
"If you’re the best of the best in your field, the Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce is offering you tailored support to bring your talents to Australia," the website states. Eligible individuals get priority processing for a Global Talent Visa, which comes with permanent residency. "We also offer fast-tracked visas for your immediate family. And for businesses, we can help with visas for senior executives, crucial company staff and their immediate family, too."
The taskforce is looking for exceptional talent in industries such as advanced manufacturing, agrifood, arts and culture, circular economy, clean energy and renewables, critical minerals, cyber security, defence, digital games, education and research, film, financial services and fintech, health and life sciences, infrastructure, space, sport and tourism.
"We’re also on the lookout for skills in enabling technologies and sciences such as biosciences, blockchain and digital ledger technologies, cybersciences, data sciences and digital technologies - including AI and machine learning, materials sciences, nanotechnologies, quantum technologies and robotics.
The taskforce will assess individuals' eligibility for its support based on their ability to generate multiple jobs, particularly in areas that fill critical supply chain and talent gaps; bring exceptional new skills and knowledge to Australia; make your mark as an innovator or serial entrepreneur;
serve as a leader in your field with international distinction; create a vision for how your future success contributes to Australia’s future success;
commercialise your ideas at scale; contribute to the relevant industry ecosystem in Australia; obtain employment or become established in your field; and make a significant economic impact.
Regarding businesses, the taskforce will assess their eligibility based on their capability to create large numbers of Australian jobs; invest significantly in Australia; add economic value to the Australian society; drive cutting-edge R&D; create or contribute to clusters of expertise, especially in future-facing industries; increase Australia’s economic and supply chain resilience; and co-invest with Australian firms. "And you’ll need to be able to do all this at scale."
The taskforce helps top-tier businesses and exceptional individuals hit the ground running when they bring their talents to Australia. "We're here to smooth the way for anyone who meets our eligibility criteria through premium visas, tailored advice on relocating, guidance on the tax implications of investments, and connections to valuable networks. The taskforce offers visa options that allow you to rapidly and seamlessly start work in Australia. This can include the relocation of executives, their immediate families and critical staff."
Those with enquiries about the taskforce can send an email to [email protected] or visit https://www.globalaustralia.gov.au/eligibility