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Brexit 'Leave' Voters Misled Over UK Immigration
The 23rd of June, 2016 will go down as a landmark moment in British history as the day that Britain decided to exit the European Union after 43 years as a member state. Having joined the European Community in 1973, under Tory Prime Minister Edward Heath, it's with a sense of irony that Britain should quit the EU under a Tory government.
Following the referendum on 23 June 2016, the fallout has been rapid. UK Prime Minister, David Cameron resigned his position almost immediately, while a large majority of the UK public were left baffled as to how it happened, including some of the 'Leave' voters. Speculation is rife that some 'Leave' voters voted thinking 'Britain wouldn't really leave.
Australian working holiday 417 and 462 visa tax delayed
The Australian Federal government has delayed plans to tax the earnings of Australian working holiday visa holders on 462 and 417 visas by six months. However, if similar changes go through new tax rules from 1 January 2017 could see 'backpackers' forced to pay much higher taxes than Aussies. The new tax rules previously announced as part of the 2015 National Budget, had been strongly opposed by farmers and the tourism industry forcing Australian immigration to review the plans.
Much of the opposition stems from the potential impact of the new tax rules on Australia's regional workforce. The proposed tax changes sparked further concerns of depletion to an already depleted working holiday maker work force. The reduction in the number of backpackers is likely to also harm businesses reliant on seasonal workers such as farmers.
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Orlando shootings divide opinion on US immigration and gun laws
With 49 people shot dead, and a further 53 wounded, at a gay night club in Orlando at around 2am on Sunday, 12 June, a furious debate has sparked over US immigration and gun control, which is dividing the nation, according to a report published by Business Standard. The victims were gunned down by 29-year-old Omar Mateen.
Mateen, a US citizen of Afghan-origin, opened fire on club revellers at the Pulse night club armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and a handgun. Following the massacre, Mateen then turned the gun on himself. According to a Xinhua news agency report, the guns in Mateen's possession were purchased legally.
UK Immigration Official Appointed Head of Newly Formed Brexit Unit
Oliver Robbins, a senior civil servant responsible for UK immigration policy at the Home Office and oversight of the borders, immigration and citizenship system, has been appointed chief of the newly formed Brexit unit at Whitehall. The new unit will include senior civil servants from the Cabinet Office, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Foreign Office and the Treasury.
The unit has been formed in the wake of Britain's exit from the EU following a referendum on 23 June, 2016, as officials begin the huge task of extracting Britain from the European Union. Robbins, Second Permanent Secretary to the Home Office prior to landing his new role, will offer his support to officials as they plan the UK's future with the EU.
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