COVID-19: Major occupation list review “put aside”

COVID-19: Major occupation list review “put aside”

An update from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment states the major skilled occupation review process that would have affected many skilled visas has been “put aside” due to COVID-19. While this may be relief for some, it may also have disadvantaged others.

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ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

The data-matching program between the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) will continue through to 2022-23, collecting numerous categories of data to ensure compliance with taxation obligations for both businesses, visa holders, and migration agents.

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COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

COVID-19: Temporary workers to access super early; WHMs to self-isolate and register before regional work; 457/482 workers to be allowed to work part-time for sponsor

Major temporary changes were announced yesterday to a raft of visa programs to support critical industries that may be affected during the coronavirus pandemic and temporary visa holders in Australia. This includes early access to superannuation for all temporary visa holders, exemptions to the 6-month work limitation for working holiday makers in some sectors and the possibility of renewal should their visa expire in the next six months, and the ability for sponsored workers to work part-time.

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