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AUSTRALIA: Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa Programme following Independent Review

April 10, 2015

In September 2014, the Department of Immigration in Australia released a long-awaited Independent Review into the Integrity in the Subclass 457 programme. Subclass 457 is used to fill job roles with temporary skilled migrants where there are skills shortages. The...

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AUSTRALIA: Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa Programme following Independent Review

April 9, 2015

In September 2014, the Department of Immigration in Australia released a long-awaited Independent Review into the Integrity in the Subclass 457 programme. Subclass 457 is used to fill job roles with temporary skilled migrants where there are skills shortages. The…

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AUSTRALIA: 457 Visa Labour Market Test

December 24, 2014

On 23rd November, Labour Market Testing was enacted as a requirement for the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) in Australia under the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013. Having been repealed as a requirement in 2003, the return of…

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AUSTRALIA: 457 visa sponsorship limits revoked

March 7, 2014

Having been introduced in July 2013, the sponsorship limits that restricted the number of 457 nominations made by employers have been effectively revoked by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). Under the 457 visa program, when applying for…

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AUSTRALIA: 457 Visa Labour Market Test

November 13, 2013

On the 23rd of November, Labour Market Testing will be enacted as a requirement for the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) in Australia under the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013. Having been repealed as a requirement in…

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AUSTRALIA: 457 Visa Program

October 18, 2013

Recent legislation in Australia has seen a crackdown on the popular 457 visa program available to foreign workers. The change in legislation came after the Labor party, headed by former PM Julia Gillard, and unions, such as the Construction Forestry…

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AUSTRALIA: Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa Programme

March 15, 2013

The Australian Government is implementing significant changes to the 457 visa programme, which will come into force on the 1st July 2013. The 457 visa program is designed to enable employers to fill skill shortages by recruiting qualified overseas workers…

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AUSTRALIA: Changes to Migration Regulations to simplify visa processes

October 19, 2012

Following a raft of visa changes over the last year, the Australian Government recently announced that the Migration Regulations will be amended to progress the Government"s commitment to simplify the Australian visa regime. The changes are due to take effect…

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AUSTRALIA: Simplified Sponsorship for Permanent Skilled Migrants

March 12, 2012

Last week, the Australian Government announced plans to simplify the permanent employer-sponsored visa program, in line with its attempts to help businesses address critical skills gaps. 'The government will establish a fast–tracked pathway from the temporary skilled subclass 457 visa…

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AUSTRALIA: TEMPORARY VISA DATA MATCHING PROGRAM

December 6, 2011

Last month the Australian government implemented a new Data Matching Program in respect of temporary visa holders, which is intended to identify any potential fraud and non-compliance with Australia"s taxation laws. Information submitted to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship…

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