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The start of the financial year on July the 1st means a resetting of places in Australia's migration program, opening up new opportunities for people from overseas. But this year also presents some key changes for certain visa-holders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The start of the financial year on July the 1st means a resetting of places in Australia's migration program, opening up new opportunities for people from overseas. But this year also presents some key changes for certain visa-holders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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