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A 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.
Read MoreThe WA Government released their Graduate Occupation List (GOL), which is a list for graduates of WA universities seeking a nomination for either a Subclass 190 – Skilled – Nominated visa or a Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa. While the list is extensive, additional requirements such as needing to secure relevant employment, and an invitation system might make the new scheme less appealing when compared with other states.
Read MoreFinally, if the announcement by the Australian Chamber of Commerce is to be believed, the age cap of 30 for Canadians wishing to come to Australia on a Subclass 417 – Working Holiday visa will increase to 35 from 1 November 2018, the first country to do so.
Read MoreThe Department of Home Affairs have ceased considering any request for priority processing for Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visas and Subclass 457 - Temporary Work Skilled visas yet to be finalised. It is expected that all outstanding 457 visa and related applications will be finalised by the end of the calendar year. Processing times for labour agreement applications will also drop due to a new processing model.
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