Automatic work permission for students 5 September 2008 The Department of Immigration has announced new policy arrangements for overseas students who wish to work while studying in Australia. Read More
Australian Work Experience 12 August 2008 Applicants for points tested skilled migration (visa subclasses 175, 176, 885, 886) may be eligible for 10 bonus points if they have worked in their nominated occupation, or a closely related skilled occupation, in Australia, for 12 months in the four years immediately before they apply. Read More
General Skilled Migration Scheme Expanded 12 August 2008 The Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting highly skilled migrants to Australia with a substantial increase to the General Skilled Migration Scheme (GSM) quota for the 2008-2009 financial year. 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
