by hartmanadmin | Nov 27, 2013 | 457 Visas
As of 23 November 2013, labour market testing provisions have been introduced into the Temporary Work Skilled (subclass 457) visa program. The changes were established as part of the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Act 2013 which was passed by the...
by hartmanadmin | Sep 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Newly elected Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has announced today that Scott Morrison MP will become the new Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. Scott Morrison MP previously acted as the liberal party’s Shadow Minister for Immigration and...
by hartmanadmin | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
1 July 2012 ushered in significant changes to Australia’s immigration system, impacting upon Employer Sponsored visas, Skilled visas and Business Skills visas. The Australian Government in issuing these changes is moving towards a labour-demand driven immigration...
by hartmanadmin | May 5, 2013 | 457 Visas
MEASURE 1: Strengthening the Employer Attestation provision Currently 457 business sponsors are required to provide DIAC with attestations that the business does not discriminate in favour of overseas workers. It is proposed that this should become a binding...
by hartmanadmin | May 5, 2013 | 457 Visas
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released a Discussion Paper entitled Strengthening the Integrity of the Subclass 457 Visa on 2 May 2013. This important Discussion Paper provides insight into the expected legislative and policy changes to be...
