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 MORE3 Ways You Can Mobilise Talent For Expansion Into Australia
Australia has many opportunities for international organisations to expand. Recently, Australia has signed numerous trade agreements that bolster its position as a hub of international business, including the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) signed in 2023 and talent mobility clauses implemented in 2024. If you need to deploy staff from another country in order […]
READ MOREFilling Teacher Shortages with Qualified International Educators
Australia is currently experiencing teacher shortages in independent and government primary and secondary schools as well as early childhood education and care providers. In NSW, for example, reports say nearly 2,000 full-time teaching positions were left unfilled at the end of 2023. To help solve this, education providers experiencing a lack of available teachers have […]
READ MOREWhat Is PEV and How Is It Different to PALM
Australia’s current government has a commitment to deepen connections with our neighbours in the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste. As part of this, the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) has been introduced. This working visa sits alongside the PALM visa as part of an objective to facilitate economic prosperity through talent mobility and job creation between Australia […]
READ MOREHow to Improve Retention of Your International Workforce
As many organisations are looking to the international talent market to overcome current skills shortages, improving the retention of your valuable international workers and their wellbeing is crucial. Often, international talent arrive in Australia on a skilled work visa or employment visa as part of an organisation’s internal staff mobility program or an overseas recruitment […]
READ MORE5 Essential Tips For Hiring International Visa Holders
When you bring in new employees from overseas, it’s important to deliver a positive onboarding experience and ensure compliance with the terms of their visa. Onboarding is important for any staff member however, your processes and procedures need to be expanded when your new team member has moved to a new country as well as […]
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 […]
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