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Soaring bridging visas in sight – Immigration crackdown may not be the whole truth

The most recent Department statistics show that on 31 March 2018 there were 194,875 people in Australia on bridging visas, up by 41,066 on the same date last year and the number keeps on rising due to the government’s lack of action on finalising most substantive* applications already in the pipeline. While the Department of [...]

Client testimonial from TOMRA

Client testimonial: "We would like to express our gratitude to the three of you, for all of your help in getting our people down to Australia. You have provided us with flexible, fast, quality, important advice and exceptional service, which we have truly appreciated." - TOMRA Expat Comments: We truly have the best clients, and [...]

July 1 Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa, and other visa schemes

Last April, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the upcoming abolition of the Subclass 457 Temporary Skilled Work visa, replacing it with the more intensive Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa stream. Changes are being rolled out in stages, and here are the changes coming into effect on the 1st of July 2017: Police Clearance All 457 [...]

New visas soon available for Singaporeans into Australia

Two new visas have been announced to facilitate the arrival of Singaporeans into Australia. Working Holiday Visa Arrangement Coming into effect on 31 August 2017, this work and holiday visa enables Singaporeans under 30 years of age, who meet the education and English-language requirements, to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months. [...]

Changes to Fast Food Industry Labour Agreement 457 Visa – Putting Australian Workers First

As of March 2, 2017, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has ended the Fast Food Industry Labour Agreement, which the Gillard government introduced in 2012 due to a labour shortage in fast food workers. Around 500 workers were brought in on the agreement, with McDonald's bringing in nearly 300 employees, KFC bringing in nearly 100 employees [...]

Raids in Melbourne detain 16 illegal employees

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. [...]