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Australian Immigration | Rise of the 485 Visa
July 27, 2018
ABC reported on 26 July 2018* that a record number of Students are remaining in Australia on Graduate 485 visas (with work rights) once they have completed their studies. This is not surprising to the writer. Why? Because these visas are an easy option when everything else has become so much harder.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Global Talent Scheme Pilot Begins
July 5, 2018
The Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released further details of its pilot Global talent Scheme (GTS), aimed at attracting highly-skilled talent to Australia, which took effect on 1st July 2018.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Visa Application Charges Increase
June 27, 2018
The Australian Department of Immigration visa application charges (VAC) are set to increase for a number of visas lodged on or after 1st July 2018. For many visa types the fees have been increased in line with Consumer Price Inflation (CPI).
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Skilling Australians Fund Update
June 14, 2018
The Australian Department of Home Affairs that the Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2018, which was passed by the Parliament of Australia on 9 May 2018, is expected to be implemented during the first quarter of the 2018-2019 financial year (i.e. between July and September 2018).
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Proposed Changes to Skilled Migration Lists
June 7, 2018
The Australian Department of Jobs and Small Business is currently undergoing a public submissions process to review proposed changes to the Short and Medium Long Term Strategic Skills Occupation Lists and the Regional Occupations List.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Skilling Australia Fund Bill Passed by the Senate
May 14, 2018
On 8th May the Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017 was debated and passed by the Senate. The legislation must return for further debate and passage by the House of Representatives and has not yet received Royal Assent. The date of implementation is yet to be confirmed.
Read MoreNew Skilling Australians Fund Levy Coming This Summer Will Impact Your Bottom Line
May 2, 2018
The latest news on the status of the Skilling Australians Fund levy on employment visas pending in Parliament and its coming impact on companies employing foreign workers in Australia.
Read MoreAustralian Immigration | What Does ‘De-Facto’ Actually Mean?
March 29, 2018
Have you ever wondered what the term ‘de facto’ partner actually means? Are you in a relationship with someone but you’re not really sure whether it can be called a de facto relationship? Newland Chase can give you a helping hand with this one.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Global Talent Scheme Announced
March 21, 2018
On 19th March 2018, the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced that a new visa scheme to attract highly-skilled talent to Australia will be piloted from 1st July 2018. Qualifying employers in two streams – established businesses and start-ups – will be able to access four-year subclass 482 (TSS) visas via streamlined applications and […]
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) Visa Available from 18th March 2018
March 16, 2018
On 15th March 2018, the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) published the Migration Legislation Amendment which implements the new Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa, and which is effective 18th March 2018. However, the legislation to implement the new Skilling Australians Fund levy (“Training Levy”) has not yet been passed by Parliament. Therefore, the […]
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