What do property managers, psychotherapists and real estate representatives have in common? Each of these occupations have been added to the Short Term Skilled Occupation List as eligible for a Subclass 457 Visa. The Government has completed their six-monthly review of the skilled occupation lists, with changes effective immediately from… Read More »
As you may know, if you are interested in applying for a skilled visa such as a 457 or Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa (from March 2018), your nominated occupation will need to be listed as eligible on the skilled occupation lists: Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)… Read More »
As part of the 457 Visa program’s transition to the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa in March 2018, businesses and visa holders will need to meet requirements to provide information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for data matching. The initiative is designed to identify non-compliance with obligations under taxation… Read More »
As you may know, the current 457 Visa program will soon be replaced by the new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa in March 2018. Under the TSS Visa, applicants will need to meet more rigorous English language requirements and mandatory police clearances. It will also be more likely for applicants… Read More »
Interstaff will be closed over the Christmas period from 5pm Thursday 21 December and will re-open on Monday 8 January 2018. For any urgent matters, please call 08 6263 4406 to be transferred to our out-of-office mobile. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy… Read More »
Stay sharp with our updates on changes to skilled visas such as Subclass 457 Visas and 187 Visas over the next coming months. New Health Insurance Requirements for Subclass 457 Visa Applicants Subclass 457 visa applicants will no longer be required to provide evidence of their health insurance from 18 November 2017.… Read More »
New legislation introduced from 17 November has confirmed businesses will no longer be able to access the 187 Visa program for positions in the Perth metropolitan and surrounding areas. Since 13 March 2017, the WA Government had been declining certification requests for 187 Visas pending a decision by the Commonwealth on Perth’s exclusion from… Read More »
The Immigration Department has confirmed there will be an available pathway to transition to permanent residence for those who held a 457 visa or applied for a 457 visa when the visa changes were announced by the Government on 18 April 2017. Stay sharp with our update on transitioning to permanent… Read More »
Applicants who have provided false or misleading information on their visa applications in the past 10 years will be barred from being granted an Australian visa under new immigration legislation coming into effect on 18 November. The new rules are a significant change from current legislation, which only bars individuals… Read More »
Why become an Australian citizen? Here are 8 things Australian citizens can do that Permanent Residents can’t. Hassle-free travel in and out of Australia Although permanent residents can stay in Australia as long as they wish, they do have to apply for a Resident Return Visa every 5 years… Read More »
After months of parliamentary discussion on whether the proposed citizenship requirements will be retrospectively applied, the Government has decided that any citizenship applications received on or after 20 April 2017 will be processed under the current citizenship legislation until 1 July 2018. The decision has re-opened a window of eligibility… Read More »
Thinking of migrating to Australia? You might be interested to know Perth has maintained its ranking as the world’s seventh most liveable city, beating Sydney at number 11. The Economist ranked Melbourne in the number one spot, with Vienna, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary making up the rest of the top… Read More »
As the 457 visa program transitions to the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, we expect to see ongoing changes to the requirements businesses need to meet in order to nominate visa holders. Here’s what has changed recently for businesses and 457 visa holders. Changes to Market Salary Rate Requirements The… Read More »
The Australian Government is exploring the idea of making provisional visas a mandatory step before permanent residency, meaning migrants may need to spend a certain period of time in Australia before becoming eligible for permanent residence. According to the Immigration Department’s recent discussion paper, around half of Australia’s permanent visas… Read More »
Access to appropriately skilled and experienced talent has been identified by businesses across Australia as one of their biggest risk factors going forward following the 457 visa changes on 1 July 2017. MYOB Chief Executive, Tim Reed recently spoke at the Australian Financial Review Innovation Summit saying, “The number one… Read More »
It is still possible to apply for citizenship while the legislation is being confirmed by parliament. However, it is important to note that the Government has announced that a number of reforms will apply to citizenship applications received on or after 20 April 2017. While the legislation is currently under… Read More »
Becoming an Australian citizen is a dream for many migrants – but for those struggling with English as a second language, higher English requirements could become a barrier to obtaining Australian citizenship if the new laws are passed. Currently, applicants don’t need to pass an English language test but those… Read More »
We received a number of great questions from HR professionals and business owners during our recent seminar on the 457 visa changes. Click through to find out what Interstaff’s registered migration agents had to say about the new English requirements, how working holiday visas can lead to a transition to… Read More »
A number of changes to Australia’s skilled visas took place from 1 July 2017 and we have received some important updates on how the implemented changes are being managed by the Immigration Department. Here’s what businesses and skilled visa holders need to know. Training benchmark legislation updates The Immigration Department has recently updated… Read More »
Since the Government announced changes to the skilled occupations lists in April, resource and energy industry bodies have been urging for certain occupations to be reclassified to better meet industry needs. The revised skilled occupations list has since been confirmed and there have been a few wins for the industry,… Read More »
What options do you have if your occupation is removed off the 457 visa list? And what if your sponsoring company goes into liquidation? Interstaff’s Managing Director, Sheila Woods was recently live on Perth’s 6PR radio station – listen to the interview. Occupations removed from lists eligible for 457… Read More »
We received a number of great questions from HR professionals and business owners about employee pathways to permanent residency during our recent seminar on the 457 visa changes. One of the main impacts of the 457 visa changes for businesses has been the reduced ability to secure permanent residency for… Read More »
As part of our Q&A session for HR professionals and business owners, Interstaff recently addressed how businesses employing visa holders have been impacted by Perth’s removal from the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) for subclass 187 visas. As you may know, since 2011 businesses have used the Regional Sponsored Migration… Read More »
Recently at our Q&A session for HR professionals and business owners, Interstaff’s migration agents addressed how working holiday visas could be used as a pathway to a 457 visa. The question posed to us was: “Following the new short and medium-term arrangements for 457 visas, has the government mentioned any likely… Read More »
The State Government has dramatically reduced the ability for skilled overseas professionals to work in WA, with 160 occupations removed from the WA Skilled Migration List (WASMOL), however those in the health and medical field may find their occupation is still eligible for a work visa on the revised list.… Read More »
CEO’s who had applied for permanent residency before 1 July and are awaiting approval from the Immigration Department will no longer be impacted by the retrospective application of the Government’s new permanent residency rules. Foreign executives and senior managers had expressed backlash from being excluded from permanent residency and the… Read More »
We received several great questions from HR professionals and business owners at our recent seminar on the 457 visa changes. Here’s a few of our Q&A’s regarding the new English requirements, which you may find useful. One question posed to us was: “Is the Government essentially saying that if you… Read More »
Are you a New Zealander seeking Australian permanent residency? The Government has recently approved legislative amendments to allow skilled New Zealanders to more easily access permanent residency through a separate ‘New Zealand stream’ for the Subclass 189 visa from 1 July 2017. Under the new stream, New Zealanders will have… Read More »
Following consultation with industry bodies, the Government has today confirmed which occupations will remain or be added to the revised Medium to Long Term Skilled Occupations List (MLTSOL) and Short Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL). Interstaff has made note of several changes to the original skilled occupations lists announced by… Read More »
The State Government has dramatically reduced the ability for skilled overseas professionals to work in WA, with 160 occupations removed from the WA Skilled Migration List (WASMOL). Only 18 occupations remain eligible for a skilled visa on the WASMOL. Many of the remaining occupations on the list are in the… Read More »
The Federal Parliament will now consider the Prime Minister’s proposed changes to Australian citizenship requirements which were announced on 20th April this year. Since the announcement, the citizenship changes have been a controversial topic in the media. According to SBS News, there are concerns that one of the laws brought… Read More »
Yesterday we advised that Northern Territory’s state nominations for skilled migration has been suspended for applicants outside of the Northern Territory. In addition to this, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) state nominations for subclass 489 and 190 visas have also been temporarily suspended for cases where applicants are outside… Read More »
We’ve recently received news that the Northern Territory nominations for subclass 489 and 190 skilled visa applications have been temporarily suspended for cases where the applicants are outside of the Northern Territory. What this means for you or your business The subclass 489 and 190 visas usually allow skilled workers to… Read More »
After being swamped by industry complaints about the crippling impact of abolishing the 457 visa on sectors such as mining, science and technology and hospitality, the Department of Immigration has called for key industry groups and corporations to urgently agree on the occupations which they believe need to be put… Read More »
The cost of employing foreign workers on temporary working visas will increase significantly from March 2018 with the introduction of a ‘Skilling Australians Fund’. Details of the fund were provided by the Federal Government in the budget papers released last night. The fund will be established by March 2018 and… Read More »
The Government announced a number of changes yesterday as part of the release of the Federal Budget papers. Here’s how foreign investors will be affected. A new Foreign Investors Tax Levy A Foreign Investors Tax Levy of $5,000 per year will apply to foreign investors who do not occupy or… Read More »
A new temporary sponsored parent visa will be introduced in November 2017, however the intake will be capped at 15,000 visas per year. The visa will allow migrants to sponsor their parents in Australia for periods of up to three or five years with an option to renew the visa… Read More »
The Government announced a number of changes as part of the Federal Budget papers released last night. Read on to see how the announced changes will affect businesses employing visa holders, people interested in migrating their parents to Australia, and foreign investors. Changes for businesses The cost of employing foreign… Read More »
The Government has announced that the 457 visa program will be abolished and replaced by a new temporary visa known as the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS Visa) in March 2018. Some changes have already taken place and further changes are expected in July and December 2017. If you’re a… Read More »
Wendy Davenport, Director of Onshore Partner Migration for the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) recently wrote to the Migration Alliance last month to inform of the Department’s plans to begin priority processing. Partner visas are currently taking the Government between 16-23 months from the date of lodgement (for… Read More »
What are the changes to the 457 visa scheme effective from 19 April 2017? On 18 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the 457 visa scheme will be replaced by a new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa program. The TSS visa will be introduced in March 2018 however, the… Read More »
There have been a few concerns in the media lately that New Zealanders will no longer have direct access to Australian citizenship following the Government’s recent citizenship changes – so we thought we’d clarify this for all Kiwis out there. On 19 April 2017, the Government announced changes to the… Read More »
On 19 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced several changes to the requirements to become an Australian citizen. The changes are yet to be implemented, however permanent residents seeking to obtain citizenship may be impacted by the new requirements, which are expected to come into effect by the end… Read More »
457 visa to be abolished and replaced The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and the Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, announced the 457 visa scheme will be abolished and replaced by a new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa program by March 2018. Malcolm Turnbull said, “The new visa will better target genuine… Read More »
After signalling its intention to tighten temporary foreign worker visas, the Government is currently reviewing the subclass 457 visa program. Here are 4 ways the 457 visa program may be reformed. By Occupation Currently, 651 occupations are eligible for a subclass 457 visa as listed on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations… Read More »
Discover how diverse your suburb is with SBS’s interactive tool which shows the diversity of Australian suburbia via ancestry, age, birthplace data and more. In West Perth, where the Interstaff head office is located, we found that the most common ancestries were: English 24.8% Australian 14.9% Irish 9.8% Scottish 7.0%… Read More »
Since 2011, the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) has been used as a visa option to sponsor skilled overseas employees for work in Perth. However, as you may have heard in the media, the Federal Government is now deciding whether to exclude Perth from using the Scheme. If the change… Read More »
The Perth International Arts Festival is now in full swing until 5 March, 2017. Get with the PIAF program and see what’s on at Perth’s celebration of the arts across the mediums of theatre, circus, dance, classical music, contemporary music, film, writing and visual arts. Source: The Perth International Arts… Read More »
An investigation by Fairfax has uncovered allegations that franchisees at Domino’s Pizza have been underpaying workers and selling visa sponsorships to foreign students and recent immigrants. The Fairfax investigation included a phone recording between a franchisee and a prospective employer, saying the prospective employee would need to pay over $100,000… Read More »
The Australian government is considering a bill which could allow Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton the power to require certain groups of foreign nationals to revalidate their visa if he deems it is in the public’s interest to do so. The proposed bill Proposed Amendments to the Migration Act: 96E –… Read More »
Interstaff has been helping couples successfully apply for Partner Visas for almost 30 years. Find out what your visa options are with our free phone consultation. Alternatively, please feel free to visit our Partner Visa page to learn more about bringing your partner to Perth.… Read More »
Google Trends has reported ongoing interest in the number of people from the United States and Canada searching ‘move to Australia’ and similar search terms since the start of 2017. The increased interest to move to Australia is likely to be linked to ‘the Trump effect’, which has stirred political… Read More »
Throughout January and February 2017, Interstaff is providing several information sessions to international students who are MateinOz members. MateInOz are on a journey to provide a range of support services to international students seeking a ‘mate’ to help with their transition to Australia. MateInOz lend a helping hand with everything… Read More »
As we enter 2017, Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton is continuing a review of Australia’s migration policies with a continued focus on tightening skilled migration and permanent migration intakes. The outcome will no doubt result in further legislative changes to immigration programs throughout the year. In 2016, we already saw preliminary… Read More »
The number of people deported from Australia has increased from 76 people in 2013-14 to 983 in the last financial year, following changes to the ‘character test’ under the Migration Act in December 2014. The increase in visa cancellations on the grounds of criminal convictions reflects the Immigration Department’s emphasis… Read More »
In light of the State’s unemployment rate, National Labor leader Bill Shorten will today back plans to remove Perth from a skilled migration program that brings overseas workers to WA. Mr Shorten has pledged to support WA Labor Leader Mark McGowan and his strategy to exclude Perth from the Regional… Read More »
Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton has confirmed the Department is considering an overhaul of the citizenship test to reportedly assess people’s ability to integrate into Australian society. The current citizenship test asks 20 questions, randomly drawn from a larger pool, covering Australia’s history, government structure, election rights and duties of an… Read More »
Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he has a “comprehensive plan” to address Australia’s high unemployment rate, which includes tightening the 457 temporary visa program. He argues the scheme is putting Australian-born citizens out of work. Mr Shorten’s plans include more rigorous requirements for businesses to test the local labour market… Read More »
International students – come down to this free barbeque this Saturday 10 December 2017, hosted by student support and networking group, MateinOz. It’s a great chance to meet new people on the same journey – and you’ll also see a few faces from Interstaff! Don’t forget to register here.… Read More »
While the topic of 457 visas has attracted a lot of political and media attention with growing concerns over Australia’s unemployment rate, it’s worth noting there are 95,000 primary 457 visa holders currently in Australia, and if we include their partners (who also have work rights), they still make up less than… Read More »
Fairfax Media recently published leaked sensitive papers which reveal possible changes to put migrants on probation before being deemed fit for permanent residency and Australian citizenship. The leaked papers were prepared for a meeting between the Department of Social Services and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and state… Read More »
There has been a lot of news in the media about 457 visas recently, especially with growing concerns over Australia’s unemployment rate and both political parties promising to tighten rules for skilled foreign workers on 457 visas. As migration agents, we know first-hand that particular industries such as mining, oil… Read More »
A pilot scheme designed to assist migrants with setting up their business in Australia is being run in Tasmania, which could signify greater support for business visa applicants is on its way. The Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth, Business and Skilled Migration’s pilot scheme gives business migrants access to… Read More »
From 19 November 2016, children over 23 years of age and single parents will no longer be eligible to be included as dependent family members in a visa application as the Government changes its definition of ‘the family unit’ in migration regulations. The ‘member of the family unit’ definition will… Read More »
This afternoon on 16 November 2016, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton confirmed the Government’s changes to the 457 visa, which will reduce the time skilled migrants can remain in Australia from 90 days to 60 days if their employment ceases. The change will affect 457 visas from this Saturday 19 November 2016. The… Read More »
The Productivity Commission has proposed changes in a report to the Australian Government, which could significantly change the way Australia chooses its migrant intake. Some of the major recommendations include reducing the age limit for skilled applicants wanting permanent residence, and providing more points for the skills and traits of… Read More »
Interstaff, like others in the migration industry, has continued to experience significantly longer government visa processing times than 12 to 18 months ago. To alleviate the issue, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection has made changes to reduce processing times for 457 visas, although currently the average 457 visa processing… Read More »
According to The Guardian newspaper, Canada’s immigration website crashed multiple times during the recent United States (US) Election. And in addition, US interest in google search terms ‘Move to Australia’, ‘Work in Australia’ and ‘Live in Australia’ have also spiked significantly, as shown in the above graph sourced by Google… Read More »
Cottesloe Beach Cottesloe beach is one of the most well-known and popular of all Perth beaches for a number of reasons. It’s great for both swimming and walking along, and has a fun lively atmosphere in summer with grassy terraces and picnic areas, pubs and cafes over the road, and… Read More »
The Government has announced its decision to lower the amount of tax charged to working holiday visa holders, known as the ‘backpacker’s tax’, from 32.5 per cent to 19 per cent. The Government application charge for working holiday visas was also reduced, bringing the cost down from $440 to $390.… Read More »
IELTS recently announced they are trialling a new service to give IELTS test takers feedback on their results. Test takers will be able to receive valuable feedback on their performance for each of the writing, speaking, reading and listening components, together with advice on how to improve their skills to… Read More »
The High Court have made a unanimous decision against a ministerial determination, which would have allowed offshore vessel workers to work without an Australian skilled work visa because their work was deemed not to be in the Australian migration zone. Under the determination made by previous Assistant Immigration Minister, Michaelia… Read More »
Under the new Temporary Activity Visa Framework to commence on 19 November 2016, formal sponsorship and nomination requirements will no longer be required for some specific short stay activity visas as the Department of Immigration and Border Protection condenses seven Temporary Work and Activity Visas down to four. View our Temporary… Read More »
If you follow us on social media (which gets you the latest migration news and updates), you’d know we’ve been making some exciting new changes here at Interstaff. Apart from our fresh new look, we’ve enhanced our migration services to provide you more information and resources that will help you… Read More »
While the media continues to scrutinise the Australian immigration program, recently at a Melbourne Mining Club conference, Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith, emphasised the importance of immigration in boosting resource industry and economic growth. Mr Smith said, ‘Often hysterical debate has surrounded Australian immigration in the new millennium. There has… Read More »
Recent research by internationally recognised migration expert from the University of Melbourne, Lesleyanne Hawthorne shows that the percentage of skilled migrants that were able to find employment in their field varied depending on their chosen course of study. The percentage of recently arrived migrants who were able to find employment… Read More »
The SBS recently reported an analysis of figures from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s documents, which show that 54.6% of migrants from India hold a Bachelor’s degree or a higher educational degree. The figure is three times more than Australia’s national average of 17.2% reflected in the 2011… Read More »
Skilled occupations such as engineers, taxation accountants, barristers and solicitors are at risk of being removed from Australia’s 2016/17 skilled occupations lists (SOL), following advice from the Department of Education and Training to the Minister of Immigration and Border Protection. The SOL is a compilation of occupations for skilled migration… Read More »
Twice the number of skilled migrants arriving in Australia with a tertiary qualification are finding employment in their field of expertise compared to 15 years ago, according to the latest research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS figures show that since 2010, nearly 40 per cent of… Read More »
Australian cities made three of the top 10 most liveable cities spots in the annual index undertaken by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Melbourne took the number one spot, Adelaide came in at a tie with Calgary at 5th and Perth followed closely behind in 7th place, up one from place… Read More »
The New South Wales (NSW) State Government announced there were no changes made to the NSW Skilled Nominated Priority Occupations List for 2016-17 and would begin selecting and issuing invitations to top ranking candidates for the 2016-17 financial year from late July 2016. In the 2015-16 financial year, the NSW… Read More »
The ‘genuineness’ criterion for 457 Visa applications is seen to be a topic of debate in the migration industry because it allows for subjective judgement by the Department and Tribunal to determine whether there is a genuine need to employ 457 Visa holders for a nominated position. In our own… Read More »
In July, Interstaff attended a roadshow by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) which advised of recent changes to the 457 Visa program to more accurately reflect the needs of the Australian economy. Australia’s 457 Visa program helps to address labour shortages in the economy in circumstances where… Read More »
According to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), changes in Accredited Sponsorship policy which came into effect from 1 July 2016 will enable an additional 900 businesses to become eligible for faster visa processing. Currently processing times for unaccredited 457 Visa Sponsors can reach over 40 days, however the DIBP… Read More »
Latest findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force data show that the number of women employed by Australia’s resource industry has risen to its largest quarterly increase in eight years. The statistics reveal the number of women working in the resources industry increased by 8,000, bringing the… Read More »
In response to recent visa fraud claims by FairFax Media and the ABC, the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has reinforced the importance of seeking immigration assistance from Registered Migration Agents, who are subject to a strict Code of Conduct and ethical obligations. In Australia, migration agents must be registered… Read More »
The latest statistics on Google search terms such as ‘move to Australia’, ‘visa for Australia’ and ‘visa to Australia’ from within the UK region shows numbers of people looking to move to Australia from the UK have spiked following the Brexit decision to leave the European Union (EU) on Friday… Read More »
The Federal Government has capped the number of accountants that will be able to receive a skilled visa to 4777, which may affect businesses looking to sponsor an accountant from overseas from 1 July, 2016. Accountants applying for a work visa individually without employer sponsorship will also be affected as the cap… Read More »
The Federal Government has indicated it would consider lowering the proposed rate for the so-called backpacker tax, following ongoing backlash from the agricultural and tourism industry since the tax was announced in the 2016-17 Federal Budget. The Federal Government’s original backpacker tax would have seen working holiday visa holders pay… Read More »
The Western Australian innovation sector will be boosted by a $20 million package designed to strengthen WA’s position as an innovation leader, following Premier and Science Minister, Colin Barnett’s recent 2016-17 State Budget announcement. Mr Barnett said the innovation package would build on a number of Government initiatives already occurring… Read More »
FairFax Media have claimed seven Chinese workers on the visa subclass 400 were exploited to work on a luxury apartment development in Richmond, Melbourne at rates below the Australian minimum wage without penalty rates or superannuation, despite working six days a week. FairFax also reported that the seven Chinese workers were some… Read More »
A greater number of Australian businesses with an annual turnover of at least AUD $4 million over the last three years will be eligible for priority visa processing from 1 July 2016, following the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s changes to the Accredited Sponsorship qualifying requirements. In addition to… Read More »
The Federal Court has found a Darwin computer company, Hallmark Computer Pty Ltd, and its owner have committed several breaches of sponsorship obligations to three of its 457 visa holders. The company has been ordered to pay $430,000 in penalties to the Federal Government as well as more than $83,000… Read More »
A so called ‘visa-fixer’ has been caught on camera offering to arrange false paperwork for skilled and student visas in exchange for cash sums of up to $50,000. The ‘fixer’ told an undercover operative he could arrange fake job offers and paperwork from employers he knew in Sydney and Melbourne in… Read More »
Britain’s Brexit decision to leave the European Union (EU) will bring in a flood of young British families and increased business investment in Australia, according to Premier, Colin Barnett. Mr Barnett told The Sunday Times newspaper that British young professionals and young couples with children were likely to be unsure… Read More »
The Australian student visa system has undergone a major overhaul, with changes being made by the Government to replace the current eight student visa subclasses with two new subclasses, the Student Visa Subclass 500 and Student Guardian Subclass 590. The consolidation of eight student visa subclasses to two is expected… Read More »
Delays in Government processing of subclass 457 visas has worsened in 2016, according to the Migration Institute of Australia. The Australian newspaper recently reported some small businesses have complained of delays of more than four months, however, the Government has confirmed the average 457 visa is processed in 40 working… Read More »
If you are looking to apply for an Independent or Family Sponsored Points Tested visa or a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) or Graduate Work Stream visa from 1 July 2016, your occupation will need to be listed on the current Skilled Occupation List (SOL), which is reviewed by the Australian… Read More »
Labor Senator Kim Carr recently told The Australian newspaper of his intention to proceed with a disallowance motion of the Migration Amendment (Offshore Resources Activity) Regulation 2015, however this is dependant on gaining the support of the Senate. Hundreds of highly specialised skilled workers employed on sub-class 457 or 400 visas… Read More »
