Press releases for australian immigration

Call for Targeted Visa Scheme (2007-09-05)
Leighton Holdings CEO, Wal King, has called for a more targeted engineering migration program to be implemented in Australia.

Trades Recognition Australia Changes to TRA’s Fee Structure (2007-08-18)
On 1 July 2007, TRA implemented a new fee structure for International and Domestic stream applications. We are adjusting our fees to ensure they are compatible with our service delivery standards. The changes will also provide more consistency between the International and Domestic Streams.

Change in English Language Requirements for 457 Visas (2007-07-04)
The former Minister noted that this would help to protect both foreign and Australian workers, particularly in situations where a lack of English language skills can pose an occupational health and safety risk.

Immigration to Victoria Reaches as Many as 65,000 (2006-12-04)
True to its slogan "The Place to Be", Victoria is now home to as many as 65,000 skilled migrants, particularly the eclectic city of Melbourne. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistic, this is a record figure for the state of Victoria since the government launched its well-spent $6 million Skilled Migration Strategy to attract and retain skilled migrants for over a year now.

Regional employers encouraged to check visas (2006-11-30)
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Amanda Vanstone is encouraging employers along the Western Australian harvest trail to check if the people they are employing are legally entitled to work in Australia.

Australian Working Visa Still Strong in Face of the Country's Ongoing Skills Shortage (2006-11-08)
The Australian working visa, or more popularly known as 457 Australian visa, is still the country's antidote to the gap in workforce, particularly in the professionals and tradespeople positions.

Immigration Takes Direct Control of Detention Health Services (2006-10-31)
Management of health and psychological services in immigration detention has been transferred to the direct control of the Immigration Department, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Amanda Vanstone said today.

Australia Launches Program to Alleviate Skills Shortage (2006-10-31)
The Australian federal government this week launched an A$837 million (C$715 million) program to ease the skills crisis.

Australia Immigration, made easy! (2006-06-07)
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