Western Australia

Forums announced for more info on new regional immigration changes

by Ray Clancy on May 30, 2011

in Australia Immigration

Forums for immigration changes set for Western Australia

More information about the new regional immigration programme changes are to be provided by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in a series of migration forums in major regional centres across Western Australia.

One aim is to provide local employers with information on the changes to the skilled migration programmes available to address their labour needs and help them to find workers from overseas. [click to continue…]

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