The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will commence a data matching program with the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) from 1 September 2015. Information that will be acquired by the ATO for the periods 2012-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 includes: Employer Sponsor details for 457 visa holders [...]
I often hear transferees' travel tales and am impressed by how far they've come to finally land in Australia. For most transferees, I am humbled at how much they enjoy living in our country. Why not celebrate expatriates by getting down to the many Harmony Day celebrations occurring around Australia? Harmony Day was organised by our [...]
Obtaining the right working visa is crucial in order to avoid detainment, fines, and removal from Australia. Operations such as the recent raid in Melbourne on February 29, prove that there are harsh consequences remaining in Australia without seeking proper migration advice and the right visa. It also proves costly for employers of illegal workers. [...]
AUSTRALIAN VISA ALERT DIAC ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA APPLICATIONS EFFECTIVE July 1, 2010 Summaries of DIAC’s changes which are described in further detail below, became effective on July 1, 2010 are: Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) – Temporary Residence subclass 457 Increase in the Minimum Salary requirements [...]
RELOCATING TO AUSTRALIA By Margaret McCartney, CEO, Expat International If you are contemplating an assignment to Australia – there’s every chance you won’t want to leave when bidden! The relatively peaceful and high standards of living, education and business are very appealing to most of the expatriates Expat International settles. I know from first hand [...]