Demands for 457 visa reform reignited by Australian business groups
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14:59 19/01/2016
Australian business groups are reigniting the campaign for 457 visa reform, stating that the time has come to 'dispel misinformation about the 457 visa scheme....' In a move likely to create friction...
Australian Working Holiday Maker Visa Row due to Staffing Shortage
18:00 15/01/2016
Friction between Australia's Federal Government and the country's tourism industry about the working holiday maker visa is due to a serious staff shortage currently affecting businesses. Business...
Northern Australia needs more working holiday visa holders
18:43 05/12/2015
The Northern Territory in Australia is experiencing a shortage of hospitality workers, resulting in businesses struggling to recruit staff and business closures. Demand for overseas nationals with...
Australia says enterprise migration agreements will continue
9:59 19/09/2012
The Australian government has said that it will continue to enter into controversial Enterprise Migration Agreements with mining companies despite a slowdown in the economy and growing union...
Australia sees increase in population due to immigration
10:55 03/08/2012
New Australian statistics reveal that Melbourne has seen its population grow by over half a million people in the last decade. The population increase is partly due to overseas immigration into...
Large numbers of Irish citizens continue to emigrate for better opportunities
9:05 24/04/2012
High numbers of Irish citizens are continuing to emigrate to other countries, especially Australia, according to official figures. Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship figures show a...