The Australian government operates a strict points-based
immigration policy and businesses operating in Australia should
ensure that their personnel have the correct visas to remain and
work in Australia.
People who migrate to Australia as skilled migrants are entitled
to work here, but people visiting Australia may or may not have the
right to work. Employers have an obligation under the Migration
Act 1958 (Cth) to check a potential employee's work
entitlements to ensure that they do not face penalties due to the
employment of illegal workers.
There are numerous work visas of both a temporary and permanent
nature for which different selection criteria apply. These include
employer-sponsored visas and professional and other skilled migrant
visas for persons with recognised qualifications and skills or
experience in particular occupations required in Australia. There
are also special temporary business visas for people to come to
Australia for a business-related
