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Forum to debate sweeping changes to Australia’s 457 visa programme 5 Aug 2013 | 02:07 pm
Sweeping changes to Australia’s 457 visa programme are likely to be the subject of intense debate as the country gears up for its general election later this year. Recent migration law amendments have...
Overseas workers in Australia urged to check their rights 2 Aug 2013 | 02:07 pm
The Fair Work Ombudsman in Australia is urging overseas workers to make sure that they know their rights if they are new to working in the country. It points out that Australia’s workplace laws apply ...
Temporary graduate visa available for overseas students in Australia 1 Aug 2013 | 02:36 pm
International students who study at university in Australia can stay on afterwards to get work experience after completing their studies. A temporary graduate (subclass 485) visa allows recently gradu...
Australian action plan drawn up to meet challenges of changing world 31 Jul 2013 | 02:14 pm
Australia is at a crossroads and needs a comprehensive road map to deliver good jobs, teachers and schools, quality health services and better roads and railways, it is claimed. According to the Busin...
Student illegal work restaurant scam unveiled 30 Jul 2013 | 01:57 pm
More than 90 charges are expected as a result of an official investigation into foreign students being employed at a restaurant in Melbourne in a well organised visa scam. A restaurant owner is facing...
More biometric data collection being introduced for visa applications for Australia 29 Jul 2013 | 01:57 pm
The Australian government is extending its biometric collection process for visa applications as part of a strategic programme to improve identity management. Over the past three years it has been int...
Research reveals how visitors and students exploit the system to get work in Australia 26 Jul 2013 | 02:17 pm
Not everyone who works in Australia without a visa is a victim indeed many of them deliberately exploit the system and deprive ordinary people of jobs, according to research. Some even regard themselv...
Scammers are targeting temporary visa holders in Australia 25 Jul 2013 | 02:13 pm
Temporary visa holders in Australia are being warned about a new scam where they are being asked to pay a fee or face deportation. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Departm...
Young people warned over job ads for working holidays in Australia 24 Jul 2013 | 02:25 pm
Young people in the UK considering going to Australia on a working holiday visa are being warned that jobs are being advertised that may not be suitable for the programme. Last month job adverts began...
New visa policies in Australia regarded as vote grabbing 23 Jul 2013 | 03:16 pm
Australia’s visa and immigration policy is undergoing major changes as part of a campaign by the current government to win votes in the forthcoming general election. First there were changes to the 45...
