Press releases for visa for australia

Tightening of 457 Visa Requirements Could Stall Projects (2008-02-07)
Recent changes to the 457 Visa scheme is creating market confusion and contributing to a worsening skills crisis, according to labour hire agency, Entity Solutions. Contract professionals on existing 457 Visas and those seeking entry into Australia are being warned to tread with caution when signing Labour Agreements with on-hire agencies.

Australian Vacancies Rise to Record (2008-02-05)
High job vacancies and low unemployment is a traditional recipe for inflation, with a limit to how many positions can be filled.

New Visa to Help Strengthen Australia and USA Ties (2007-09-15)
Under the proposed visa deal, young Australians would be able to spend their gap year working in the US and their American counterparts could do the same in Australia before returning home for university, Fairfax newspapers report.

Foreign-trained Doctor Numbers Up in Rural Areas (2007-07-18)
Shortage of health professionals in Queensland is so bad. The number of health and community workers entering Queensland on 457s or skilled workers' visas, was 550 higher than for the same period last year.

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.