457 visa amendments and a new sponsor obligation introduced
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Further amendments to the Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visa program were passed last week.
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Temporary worker exploitation and the politics of people
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A damning parliamentary report on worker exploitation raises 33 recommendations on reform across the entire visa program.
Read MoreTrial of fast track tourist visas for Chinese nationals for an extra $1000
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For a fee, Chinese nationals will be able to fast track their applications for a Subclass 600 - Visitor visa under the Tourist and Business Visitor streams only.
Read MoreNew Zealanders in Australia to be offered streamlined pathway to permanent residence
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A new streamlined pathway for New Zealand citizens holding a Subclass 444 - Special Category visa has been announced. They will have a specific stream under the Subclass 189 - Skilled Independent visa.
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