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From 1 June 2013, new and harsher penalties will be in place for employers hiring illegal workers. The new scheme firmly makes the employer responsible for ensuring that all their employees have appropriate work rights.

In April 2013 a new approach to student visa cancellation was implemented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

In March 2013 the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) made a number of significant changes to the range of short term work visas available.

The Migration Regulations 1994 contain pathways to permanent residency for people who have applied for a partner or a business skills visa and can prove that they have been the victim of family violence by their partner.

From November 2012, onshore partner and parent visa applicants will be granted a Bridging Visa A and Bridging Visa B with nil conditions.

In October 2012, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship updated the list of accredited institutions foreign nationals can graduate from to become eligible for a Recognised Graduate Temporary Visa (subclass 476).