Every year, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold - or TSMIT - is adjusted in accordance with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures on average weekly earnings (AWE), which ensures that this threshold keeps up with fluctuations in...

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...

  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...

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...

Generally Speaking for employment, family and travel reasons it is advisable to seek Permanent Residence and indeed Australian citizenship as soon as you can. Whilst applicants often don’t have choice - this article considers some of the drawbacks of  temporary...