New English language test options for Australian student visas
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13:12 07/06/2011
The Australian government has announced three new English language test options for student visa applicants which will help alleviate the current shortage of available testing places. Applicants from...
Australian immigration minister decries proposed visa changes
9:05 07/06/2011
Australian immigration minister Chris Bowen and the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Martin Ferguson have publicly railed against a proposed amendment by Opposition immigration spokesman...
Australian Immigration System to change in July 2012
11:35 30/05/2011
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen MP announced this month a new Skilled Migrant Selection Model to be introduced in July 2012. When introduced this will represent the biggest change to the...
Australian work visas are on the up
14:16 25/05/2011
There has been a significant increase in the demand for the Australian 457 work visa . This is a temporary visa that allows entry to Australia for up to four years. This is the biggest demand for 457...
Northern Territory government says skilled migrants in Australia will help mining sector
17:21 24/05/2011
The Treasurer of the Northern Territory government said that she welcomes Australia's plans for a 16,300 increase in skilled immigration . "While we are working to train our own workforce, we have...
Australia eases immigration rules for resources sector
12:03 17/05/2011
Australia will make it easier for the resources sector to recruit overseas workers under the Temporary 457 work visa . The new initiatives for temporary migration visas will result in streamlining of...
