The Department of Home Affairs is delivering three free online information webinars in February 2026 to support international graduates, employers and regional stakeholders to better understand Australia’s visa pathways and workforce programs.
These sessions will provide practical information on current visa options, workforce pathways and key policy settings relevant to regional Australia.
Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot
Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Format: Online (free)
This webinar explains how Australian employers can access the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot Program.
By becoming an approved employer, businesses can access a large pool of skilled talent to help fill critical workforce shortages, while supporting the settlement of a skilled refugee and their family in Australia.
The Pilot is delivered in partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries and is open to employers interested in inclusive and sustainable workforce solutions.
Session times:
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NSW – 14:00–15:00
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VIC – 14:00–15:00
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ACT – 14:00–15:00
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TAS – 14:00–15:00
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QLD – 13:00–14:00
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SA – 13:30–14:30
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NT – 12:30–13:30
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WA – 11:00–12:00.
Register to attend the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot webinar
Graduate Visa Pathways
Date: Monday 23 February 2026
Format: Online (free)
Are you an international student nearing graduation and exploring your visa options to remain in Australia and undertake paid work?
This session will provide information on Temporary Graduate and Skilled visa options, helping participants understand available pathways and next steps.
Session times:
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NSW – 14:00–15:00
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VIC – 14:00–15:00
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ACT – 14:00–15:00
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TAS – 14:00–15:00
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QLD – 13:00–14:00
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SA – 13:30–14:30
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NT – 12:30–13:30
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WA – 11:00–12:00.
Register to attend the International Graduate Visa Pathways webinar
Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Format: Online (free)
This session is designed for businesses and organisations seeking information on employing overseas workers through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) program and the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV).
It is open to employers, industry representatives, regional organisations and other stakeholders interested in workforce solutions involving workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste.
Session times:
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NSW – 14:00–15:00
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VIC – 14:00–15:00
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ACT – 14:00–15:00
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TAS – 14:00–15:00
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QLD – 13:00–14:00
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SA – 13:30–14:30
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NT – 12:30–13:30
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WA – 11:00–12:00.
Register to attend the Employing Workers from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste webinar
These webinars are designed to support employers, industry representatives, regional organisations and other stakeholders to stay informed about visa programs and workforce pathways.