457 Work Visas a popular option for Australian employers
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14:49 01/12/2010
Australia's temporary employment-based immigration scheme, the Subclass 457 work visa , is a very useful visa category for Australian employers who wish to hire overseas workers. Recent statistics...
Finance Minister: Australia needs skilled immigration
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Australian education needs more foreign students
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Australia immigration changes will help older workers, graduates and fluent English speakers
16:10 16/11/2010
In July 2011, Australia will implement significant changes to its points based Australian immigration system. One important change is that people up to the age of 49 will now be able to apply for...
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New Australian immigration points test in July 2011
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