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Yesterday, the government outlined a broad migration reform package aimed at reducing net overseas migration, with proposed changes to visitor visa conditions, student and graduate visa restrictions, working holiday maker ballots, skilled visa priorities and a tweak to the points test.
Read MoreAmendments to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) that will come into effect on 1 July 2024 will see increased penalties for breaches of sponsor obligations and work-related offences and new offences to deter the exploitation of non-citizens that will include bars on employment and a public register of prohibited employers.
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This FAQ and resources page is dedicated to common questions many visa holders may have about their status in Australia and what they can do in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreA Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Department of Home Affairs uncovers the policy and likely outcome should a temporary visa holder be referred to them by the Fair Work Ombudsman during the course of workplace compliance investigations.
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