More than four months ago, lockdowns began in Australia and abroad due to Coronavirus – but now, with case counts levelling out in many places and people needing to return to work, restrictions are slowly lifting. And while international borders aren’t likely to open in Australia until 2021, there is still a lot businesses can […]
READ MOREVisa Pathways Offered to Hong Kong Nationals
In a joint statement with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Immigration Minister Alan Tudge on 9 July 2020, the Government has committed to providing visa pathways to Hong Kong nationals to extend their stay if already located in Australia, or to relocate their families and businesses to Australia. In summary, the key announcements included: Temporary […]
READ MORECan my business sponsor foreign workers: 3 common sponsorship myths
Many businesses are curious by the idea of sponsoring employees from abroad. At face value, it sounds complicated, time-consuming and expensive. Australian business owners also believe that they can’t sponsor foreign workers because they’re too small, don’t have international connections or can’t afford the costs of sponsorship. The truth is that many businesses miss out […]
READ MOREThe Migration Agency and Global Talent Agency offer the full recruitment solution
Global talent recruitment benefits both businesses and individuals seeking international work experience. Businesses operating within tight or niche talent markets are rewarded with a more expansive and diverse pool of talented candidates from abroad who can bring perspective, strategies and skills to their workplace, while candidates seek new work experiences and opportunities and enjoy a […]
READ MOREAustralia’s Tourism Restart Taskforce Releases Draft Timetable for Travel
It is being proposed that Australians be allowed to travel to NZ and the Pacific from July 1, and other countries deemed “safe” from September, according to a draft timetable produced by the Tourism Restart Taskforce. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has set up a Tourism Restart Taskforce to operate until the end […]
READ MOREWhat does the future of immigration look like?
The Coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything the modern world has experienced. Even in its infancy, it had a devastating impact on healthcare systems across the planet, brought strong economies to a grinding halt, and stopped all human movement – including immigration – in its tracks. Currently, Australia is home to around 7.3 million migrants, with […]
READ MORESuccessful residence and citizenship pathways for high-net-worth people
Every year, people migrate to Australia from around the world in search of a better life and opportunities. Drawn by an abundance of job opportunities, top-quality education and a high standard of living, Australia’s migrant population has steadily grown in recent years. People from India now account for the third-largest group of migrants to Australia […]
READ MOREChildcare centre penalised for unpaid work experience
A Sydney childcare operator has been ordered to pay $54,752 to two migrant workers who were not paid for an entire year under the guise of “unpaid work experience”. The Federal Circuit Court ordered the owner/ director Mr Jan Shang and the company Joys Child Care Limited to pay the two workers the wages owed […]
READ MOREThe Essential Immigration Guide to Covid-19
AUSTRALIA UPDATE – 25 March 2020 The Australian Government has implemented a COVID-19 travel ban to all non resident and non Australian citizens coming into Australia from 9.00pm on Friday, 20 March 2020. Australian citizens and permanent residents will still be able to return from overseas but they will be required to self-isolate for 14 […]
READ MOREInternational trade agreements provide immigration benefits
Background As part of the nomination application for a Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa, sponsors must show they can’t find a suitable Australian worker. As such, to nominate an overseas worker they need to test the local labour market. Labour Market Testing (‘LMT’) generally involves advertising the position in Australia. The advertisements must meet […]
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