Working Holiday Extension a boon for Backpackers and Employers
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, today announced a measure to further expand the working holiday visa program in Australia.
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Employment News
Protection for 457 Visa Workers
HARSH penalties for employers of 457 visa workers and increased powers for immigration officers are part of a shake-up of Australia’s temporary skilled migration program to be proposed today by the Rudd Government.
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Australia’s permanent additions on the rise
The latest publication of Immigration Update has shown a significant increase of 8.8 per cent in the number of permanent additions to Australia’s population between July and December 2007 compared with the corresponding period for 2006, a Department of Immigration and Citizenship spokesman said today.
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What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?
The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) that are in short supply.
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Minimum Salary Level increase for 457 visa holders
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, today announced that Minimum Salary Levels (MSLs) for temporary skilled overseas workers will increase by 3.8 per cent from 1 August 2008.
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IR expert to oversee temporary skilled migration review
The Rudd Government has appointed industrial relations commissioner Barbara Deegan to examine the integrity of the temporary skilled migration program, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans said today.
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