New Worker Protection Act Legislation – effective 14 September 2009 30 June 2009 The Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Act 2008 will come into effect on 14 September 2009. Read More
New Departmental Approach to Subclass 457 Visas 20 April 2009 In the context of Australia’s economic downturn the Immigration Department has announced that they will be taking a new approach to the 457 visa program to ensure that these visas are used to fill gaps in Australian jobs and not to replace them during times of increasing unemployment. Read More
Changes to 457 Sponsor Obligations 23 February 2009 The Minister for Immigration, the Hon. Chris Evans, has released draft amendments to the Migration Regulations which significantly affect the obligations owed by 457 temporary business visa sponsors to their employees and DIAC. Read More
Proposed Changes to Sponsorship Obligations of Employers of 457 visa holders 20 October 2008 Employers who sponsor foreign employees are likely to be affected by a Bill currently before the Federal Parliament. Read More
457 Visa Processing Centres of Excellence 30 July 2008 On 1 July 2008, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) opened 3 new “Centres of Excellence” designed to streamline the processing of 457 visa applications. Read More
