South Australia is the place to watch for new and innovative approaches to attract top skills from around the world to support Australian businesses. Over the past 12 months, the state has developed a number of programs which are designed to address skills shortages and enable employers to sponsor workers in positions in defence, space, […]
READ MORE457 visa holder not unfairly dismissed
Author: Athena Koelmeyer, Workplace Law FWC finds visa worker not dismissed for prohibited reason Tiwari v Seljo (NT) Pty Ltd t/a Saffron Indian Restaurant [2019] FWC 1833 Executive summary An employer successfully rebutted a claim by a former employee on a temporary work (skilled) visa (457 visa) that he was dismissed following the denial of his […]
READ MOREHow we are re-thinking immigration as your business partner
The Migration Agency is launching the concept of an Immigration Business Partner The global nature of business and life demands flexibility, intelligence, and strategic thinking around immigration. Since The Migration Agency opened its doors, we have opened up a world of possibility for blue chip corporates, small to medium-sized enterprises, and individuals, by addressing their […]
READ MOREGlobal Talent Independent Visa – a new pathway to permanent residence
The Department of Home Affairs recently launched the Global Talent Independent (‘GTI’) program which will provide a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residence in Australia for highly skilled individuals. This is a major new initiative in Australia’s immigration strategy to attract the most talented individuals within the world’s highest growth industries to Australia. This scheme is […]
READ MORELabour Market Testing – the ‘dos’ of recruiting
Have you found the perfect candidate who has great “culture fit”, “specialised knowledge” or “expertise” but your recruitment efforts have not met the Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirement for visa purposes? International talent acquisition continues to play an integral role in the growth and sustainability of businesses but as always, the devil is in the […]
READ MORENew regional visas & Skilled Points Test
Two new regional visas were introduced on 16 November 2019 to assist regional Australian employers and State or Territory Governments to fill positions with foreign skilled workers: the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (SWR) visa for applicants who are nominated by a State or Territory Government, or by a family member living in a designated […]
READ MOREUpcoming Changes to Skilled Occupation Lists
Overview As part of a review of the Skilled Migration Occupation Lists, the Australian government has released a bulletin identifying the list of occupations that are under consideration for a change in status on the Skilled Occupation Lists. A number of key changes have been proposed, including the removal or down-grading of some trades occupations, […]
READ MOREFines for employers who breach sponsor obligations
According to a recent press release, during October 2019 the Australian Border Force (ABF) has visited 111 workplaces across Australia that sponsor temporary skilled workers as part of its activity to ensure compliance of employer sponsors. During this campaign, a mechanical workshop north of Melbourne has been fined $18,900 for underpaying temporary foreign workers following […]
READ MORECorrupt Labour Hire Operator Arrested for Exploiting Visa Holders
Source: Australia Border Force Media Release 17 January 2020. Australian Border Force (ABF) officers have detained a 28 year old Chinese unlawful non-citizen suspected of being involved in the high level exploitation of foreign workers in the food processing industry in Western Australia. The man was detained during the execution of a warrant on a […]
READ MOREBeing a non-Royal in Canada… what visa is needed?
The recent announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, plan to step back from their royal duties and spend at least part of their time in Canada has dominated the news. This has prompted a question: How can the couple gain the financial independence they seek, in a country where it appears […]
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