Australia has a thriving clinical research industry, especially early-phase clinical trials, and we are highly regarded internationally for the quality of our medical research, scientific innovation and manufacturing of therapeutic goods. Recent trends have seen the offshore manufacturing of medicines take place in the last two decades, however, this meant during the pandemic Australia had […]
READ MORE“Try before you fly” solution to fill skills shortages in Australia
Visa programs are not being utilised to fill skills shortages in Australia because employers believe there are too many risks involved. “Unfortunately, many Australian companies still have a “no sponsorship” policy and will only employ Australian citizens or permanent residents,” The Migration Agency’s Managing Director and immigration thought leader, Sarah Thapa, said. She said there […]
READ MOREThe Migration Agency is about a lot more than Australian immigration solutions
The Migration Agency has a reputation for being a forward-thinking, family-orientated, team-centric place of employment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our commitment to our people – our Australian and international team members and valued clients – we invest in the professional development of our team including intensive […]
READ MOREMelbourne company convicted of hiring illegal migrant workers: What you need to know
Hiring migrant workers illegally is still a significant issue in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) estimates more than 100,000 illegal workers are still being employed by Australian organisations, with 75,000 working in the agricultural industry, according to ABC. It follows an Australian Border Force (ABF) investigation that saw a Melbourne company operating farms, […]
READ MORE2022 Federal Election: Australia needs an immigration overhaul in the next 12 months
An overhaul to Australia’s immigration system and permanent residency pathways needs to happen in the next 12 months, otherwise Australia risks a major employment crisis. While the new Labor government has promised significant change, from health to aged care and education, immigration has been largely omitted in pre- and post-election promises and policies so far […]
READ MOREHow TMA helps clients navigate visa application challenges
For some Australian companies, applying for visas to welcome new staff to the country, and to their business, is a straightforward process, and one they undertake regularly. For others, especially those new to navigating the often-complex world of immigration, a lack of understanding of changing regulations, common obstacles and detailed requirements, can make the already […]
READ MOREA visa granted is a life changed at The Migration Agency
At The Migration Agency, we live by our values every day and it’s heartening to see our team members feel connected to our core focus of enabling our clients to deliver their unique value to the world. For us, a visa granted means a life changed. It’s not only the life of the excited new […]
READ MOREApplications open for NZ employers to obtain accreditation for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
New Zealand is getting ready to finally open its borders from August 1, 2022 and with it comes a host of visa updates for organisations looking to hire global talent, in particular, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), where employers can hire migrants on temporary work visas for up to three years. And applications for […]
READ MOREAustralia needs immigration reform to attract global talent to address the skills shortages crisis
A strong migration program that entices skilled migrants to Australia with permanent residency incentives will position Australia as the go-to place to live and work, solve our talent crunch and future-proof our economy. That’s the opinion of The Migration Agency’s Managing Director and immigration expert, Sarah Thapa. It’s also a sentiment shared by Australian Chamber […]
READ MORETMA clients access innovative HR and employment services to support immigration journey through collaboration with Employment I...
A new collaboration between The Migration Agency (TMA) and employment services firm Employment Innovations (EI) means organisations and small businesses will have access to innovative human resources and employment services to support their journey. Using the tech platform, HR Connect, TMA clients who do not have an in-house HR department can access advice, templates, policies […]
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