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HAPPY NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY!
Many Norwegians are happy to call Australia their home – including my wife. Norway’s National Day commemorates the signing on Norway’s written constitution on 17… Read More
Further news on how 457 holders can still use the living away from home allowance…
In October 2011, foreign workers were told that they would no longer be able to claim the living away from home allowance after 1 July… Read More
Update – general skilled migration applications
The DIAC has recently announced significant changes to the GSM scheme to be implemented on 1 July 2012. (For more information about these changes, please… Read More
DIAC pricing changes on 1 July 2012 and 1 July 2013
The DIAC has recently announced that visa pricing changes are set to take place on 1 July 2012 and 1 July 2013. The goal of… Read More
Work holiday visa is key for Australia’s tourism sector
Work Holiday Visas have the potential to bring in $700 million in a span of ten years. Australia’s tourism industry is missing out according to… Read More
Tony Abbot Raves About Australia’s Skilled Migration System.
Tony Abbot, the leader of the opposition, stated that if he is elected, then he will bolster our skilled migration visa and employee sponsorship visa… Read More
Australia scores second in an international study on where people would move to for employment and lifestyle changes.
The Global Professionals on the Move 2012 survey (conducted by recruiting firm Hydrogen Group) shows: 9 per cent of respondents picked Australia as their destination… Read More
Australia’s increasing need for foreign skilled employees
It is not just mines and construction that need skilled employees – the entire country needs skilled labour – and there is expected to be… Read More
New SkillSelect model to come into effect on 1 July 2012
The DIAC have announced a new SkillSelect model to come into effect on 1 July 2012. What is SkillSelect? SkillSelect is an online… Read More
New general skilled migration subclasses announced
The DIAC have announced significant changes to the General Skilled Migration scheme, effective 1 July 2012. The new GSM Subclasses which will come into effect… Read More