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Yana Panchuk in Movers and Shakers
Yana Panchuk has been named migration client account manager with TheImmigrationAgency.com, a provider of Australia visa services. She joined last year from La Senza, where she was a manager……… read more
457 Billboard Campaign Highlights Union Hype
One of the major Australian trade unions has launched a billboard campaign in Sydney and Melbourne aimed at inflaming voters to put pressure on their local members to curb the number of 457 visas granted. The billboards stating “More Apprenticeships, fewer 457 visas,” are part of the ongoing immigration debate in the lead up to…
Minimum Wage Increase causes War of Australian Sectors
After the controversial 2013 Budget last week, the Australian government continue their charm offensive in the lead of to the general elections by increasing the minimum wage. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said, “The Australian government supports an appropriate increase in the National Minimum Wage and award wages in 2013. Any increase should take account…
457 Visa Controversy Continues with Application Prices set to Double
It was revealed yesterday, that the application price for the 457 worker’s visa will double in price from July onwards. The four year skilled visa, is expected to rise from €350 (Aus $455) to €690 (Aus $900). The move to increase the VAC (visa application charge) was decided as a result of the 2013 Budget,…
457 Visa Rort Claims Rejected
“We need to keep nailing down the loose planks, not ripping up the floorboards,” so says Michael Easson chairman of the ministerial advisory council on skilled migration. He cited new research, to reject 457 visa rort claims announced by Immigration Minister, Brendan O’Connor two weeks ago. Mr. Easson, warned against “unhealthy rhetoric” in the 457 visa…
Australian Government tries to win over voters with 2013 Budget
The 2013 Budget details were revealed today with Australian treasurer Wayne Swan, announcing that he won’t be able to deliver on this year’s promised surplus. Despite the cuts announced in this year’s Budget, the federal budget revealed that it will include over $3 billion in additional funding for three key road projects in Brisbane, Melbourne…
Surprise Job Surge in Australia
The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed yesterday, that there has been an employment surge in Australia last month. The Australian economy generated over 50,000 jobs in April, causing a .01% drop in the unemployment rate from 5.6% to 5.5%. This came as a surprise to many economists who expected the rate to flat line or increase. The Reserve Bank…
457 Visa Workers becomes Latest Scaremonger Campaign for Labor
The Labor government has began another scaremongering campaign in a bid to get more votes for the September elections, this time targeting foreign workers. Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor announced this week, he was going to take a tough stance over the “10,000 breeches”, which he claims have already taken place on the 457 visa program.…
Australian Domestic Airfares set to Improve with Virgin’s takeover of Tiger
“Better deal for passengers,” are promised as Virgin Australia take over Tiger Airways. Despite being domestic competitors, Virgin Australia is set to take over Tiger Airways with a $35million rescue package. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission gave the green light for the 60% take over, after fears Tiger Airways would leave Australia if the deal…
Australian Trade Skills Assessments in Ireland this Summer
Good news tradies! Visa applicants don’t have to travel to the UK to do the second stage of their Australian trade skills assessments this summer. Two Registered Training Organisations for trade occupations have announced upcoming practical assessments in Ireland. On 22/23 May, VETASSESS will be holding practical assessments for electricians and plumbers in Belfast. Applicants will have…
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