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by Sheth Bob on October 31, 2008

Thank you for visiting the new look Australia Forum. You can now access the forums section from here or by clicking any of the links on the right. Our aim is to become one of the best web resources for emigrating and moving to Australia. We provide members with content and a community to help through the long Australian immigration process and settle into your new life overseas. The site is organised into 2 main parts – the forums and the articles. You can access either section using the navigation menu at the top or the right of the site. Enjoy the Australia Forum and we are really thankful to have you here as part of our community.

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Union backs 457 visa programme changes

May 22, 2013 Australia Immigration

A leading trades union wants Australian workers to get a right to appeal if they lose out on a job to a foreign candidate in a move that is set to inflame the current debate over 457 visas. The Australian government currently wants to change the 457 visa programme which allows foreigners to work in [...]

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DIAC officers hold seminars to explain visa changes

May 21, 2013 Australia Immigration

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officials are carrying out a series of visits to towns around Australia to further explain changes to the skilled visa programme that were introduced last year. The seminars explain employer sponsored skilled migration options and new laws and penalties for employing or referring people who are not allowed to [...]

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Advice offered for overseas students working in Australia

May 20, 2013 Jobs in Australia

Many international students in Australia who get part time or casual jobs when they’re studying are being advised to make sure they are aware of their employment and visa rights. The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued advice so that overseas students understand their entitlements. It points out that students are entitled to minimum pay and [...]

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Will Australia’s popularity wane when the worldwide economy recovers?

May 19, 2013 General Information

Since the worldwide recession, which began in 2008, there has been increased interest in Australia from the expat community. Indeed the Australian government has recently undertaken a review of the visa system with a view to reducing the number of skilled workers entering the country amid concerns that they may well be negatively impacting the [...]

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Housing boom hits Australia

May 18, 2013 Property in Australia

It will come as no surprise to learn that the Housing Industry Forecasting Group has increased its forecast for Australian new starts to the year-end June 2013. The last prediction was made in October 2012 with around 21,000 new builds expected although this figure has now been increased to 22,500. This is a 27% increase [...]

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Cost of visas applications for Australia to increase

May 17, 2013 Australia Immigration

The cost of a 457 visa, the most common type used by overseas workers moving to Australia to live and work, is more than doubling on the 1 July, it has been announced. The charge for a 457 visa application will increase from $455 to $900, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) confirmed. Officials [...]

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Australia’s 457 visa programme crucial for competitiveness

May 16, 2013 Jobs in Australia

The 457 visa programme in Australia, mostly used for temporary workers from overseas, is working well and has a critical role in keeping the country competitive, according to new research. The Migration Council Australia analysed a survey of 3,800 visa holders and 1,600 businesses and found that 457 workers have a high level of job [...]

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No cuts to Australian migration programme says Minister

May 15, 2013 Australia Immigration

Australia’s migration programme will be maintained at 190,000 places in 2013 to 2014 to help fill skills shortages and reunite Australian families, it has been announced. Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O’Connor said that the country’s permanent migration programme is about getting a balance between economic and social objectives. ‘The government’s top priority will [...]

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Tax crackdown on Australian temporary working visas

May 14, 2013 Jobs in Australia

Overseas workers in Australia with temporary working visas will not be able to escape their tax obligations under a programme allowing tax officials access to their details. A data matching programme means that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is able to acquire temporary working visa data from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The [...]

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Employment increases in Australia

May 13, 2013 Jobs in Australia

The number of employed people in Australia rose by 50,100 in April leaving the unemployment rate at 5.5% with both full time and part time jobs increasing. Experts said that the figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the economy is holding up well in the face of difficult global conditions. They also [...]

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Australian universities well placed in QS World University Rankings

May 12, 2013 Education in Australia

For many years now the constant flow of overseas students to Australia has surprised many but when you bear in mind the amount of money, time and effort that the Australian government has invested in this region, perhaps we should not be too surprised. The latest QS World University Rankings certainly reflect the Australian government’s [...]

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