Australian immigration minister cracks down on 457 temporary work visa 'abuse'
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15:01 04/03/2013
The new Australian immigration minister Brendan O'Connor, has announced that he has evidence that one of the country's main temporary work visas is being abused by Australian companies to undercut...
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Australia reports increase in 457 visa applicants immigrating to Queensland
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Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced that 2,500 foreign workers immigrated to Queensland in the past year to fill vacancies in mining and construction. The...
Changes to Australia's employer-sponsored visa program from 1 July 2012
17:17 18/04/2012
Several significant changes will go into effect 1 July 2012 in order to simplify the process of applying under Australia's permanent employer-sponsored visa program . Australian immigration said the...
