The NSW Government announced today a change to its Significant Investor Visa (SIV) requirements to make it easier for applicants to seek NSW nomination and invest in a broader range of investments.

From 1 September 2014 visa holders are no longer required to hold $1.5 million of their $5 million investment in NSW Waratah Bonds. Applicants will still be required to invest the full $5 million in approved complying investments.

More information here.

As of 1 August 2014, Poland will be added to the list of countries eligible for the Work and Holiday visa. The list includes Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America and Uruguay.

Polish applicants must hold tertiary qualifications or have successfully completed at least 2 years of undergraduate university study.