In Australia, workplace laws relating to wage and salary payment apply to all employees, regardless of their country of origin or visa status. The penalties for failing to uphold the correct employment standards can be harsh, fines and penalties can be imposed by the regulators and result in a company’s name being added to a […]
READ MORE2024 Immigration Changes HR Departments Need To Be Aware Of
With the advent of the new financial year, a series of changes to immigration and visa laws are taking place, making it easier to bring highly skilled individuals into the country. A range of measures have also been implemented to deter exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers. Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 1st July: […]
READ MORENursing Shortage Impacting Healthcare Service
Australia is already grappling with a significant shortage of nurses in healthcare and aged care around the country and the problem is forecast to increase over the coming years. Studies into nursing supply and demand have found shortages are affecting all sectors of the healthcare industry, including acute care, primary care, aged care and mental […]
READ MOREHow to Handle A Workplace Investigation with Visa Holders
Businesses who sponsor international talent to work in Australia can be investigated by regulatory organisations who make sure the terms of employment meet the correct criteria and visa holders are being treated fairly in accordance with Australian immigration regulations. The main regulatory bodies are the Fair Work Ombudsman (Fair Work Inspectors) and the Department of […]
READ MOREEmployer Sanctions for the Exploitation of Temporary Workers
Australia has taken steps to protect the rights of migrant workers as well as business owners who do the right thing when employing individuals from overseas. The rights of all workers are equally important, whether they are new to the country or born and raised in Australia. To ensure this, the government recently passed reforms […]
READ MOREThe Future of Staffing for Aged Care in Australia
Australia’s ageing population is already causing increased demand for residential facilities and qualified care workers and the issue is expected to escalate in the coming years. As a recent KPMG report shared, people are living longer than ever before, with greater frailty. It is projected that the number of Australians aged 85 years and over […]
READ MOREIndia Australia MATES program boosts professional immigrants
A new pilot program known as MATES will make it easier for young professionals and graduates from India to work in Australia. It’s no secret Australia is experiencing a talent shortage, which is affecting areas such as technology, research and engineering, as well as more hands-on industries like aged care and construction. To help fill […]
READ MORE2024 Trends in Workforce Mobility
With unemployment at 3.8 percent in Australia, an overwhelming number of companies are under pressure to fill roles. Australian businesses will soon have more flexibility when it comes to accessing visas for workers from overseas. Outsourcing to overseas workers who work desk jobs is one solution, but it doesn’t solve the problem where hands-on work […]
READ MOREHow the Proposed New Points Test Will Affect Skilled Migration
Changes to the points test for skilled migration will modernise the system and help Australian businesses access the overseas talent they need. On December 11, 2023, the Australian Government announced a comprehensive visa program overhaul and a migration strategy aimed at “fixing Australia’s broken migration system”. The results of a “once in a generation” review […]
READ MORESkilled migration Australia: new initiatives and program updates
Australia has recently updated support for skilled migration to help reverse the workforce shortage in key industries. Australia has always relied on migration for skilled workers, but things came to a standstill during the pandemic, when borders were closed and many people returned to their home countries. The outcome of the pandemic was a massive […]
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