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The use of temporary overseas workers to fill skills gaps in the Australian labour market has been commonplace over the last two decades. The subclass 457 visa was introduced by the Howard Government in 1996 specifically in order to meet the needs of employers looking...
Premier Campbell Newman says Queensland's same-sex civil unions laws will not be completely repealed, but will be amended to bring the legislation into line with other states. Under the proposed changes, same-sex couples would still be able to register their...
Bad news is on the horizon for New Zealand holders of Special Category (sc 444) and New Zealand Family Residence (sc 461) visas, with the proposed revamp of the existing 2 year temporary visa pathway to permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme...
The new Resources Sector Jobs Board goes live today to help Australians make the most of employment opportunities in the mining boom, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, and the...
Australian mining projects are lining up to take advantage of a new program to bring in foreign workers on 457 visas, but unions say Australians should have priority. The federal government says a plan to allow up to 1715 skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers to be...
Employees receiving LAFHA prior to 8 May budget reforms Latest updates have confirmed that there will be no transitional rules available to temporary residents currently receiving LAFHA. All temporary residents who are not maintaining a home in Australia (that they...
As part of this week’s Commonwealth Budget announced on the 8 May 2012, the Australian Government has announced a major concession for people currently claiming the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA). The government had previously announced that the LAFHA would...
Targeted migration increase to fill skills gaps Tuesday, 08 May 2012 The Federal Government today announced a targeted increase to the 2012–13 migration program, providing additional places to help fill skills shortages in parts of the Australian economy. Minister for...
Under current migration law, your 457 visa will not be granted unless you can prove you have appropriate health insurance that will cover you and your accompanying family. This health insurance must be at least as comprehensive as the minimum level of coverage...
Company sponsors quite often fail to understand the full implications of the obligations they take on as Standard Business Sponsor approved to nominate 457 visa holders. Often when information is provided by an agent or to in- house HR staff, the information is filed...