In the media
Australia and Uruguay sign work and holiday
deal
The Immigration Department and the Uruguay Ambassador to Australia
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the work and holiday
visa. The agreement provides for university educated Australian and
Uruguayan travellers aged between 18 and 30 years old to work and
holiday in each other's country for up to 12 months (29
November 2012). More...
Employer sanctions bill passes the house
Legislation cracking downing on employers who hire illegal workers
passed through the House of Representatives today. The
Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill
2012 implements further recommendations from Stephen
Howells' system review and sets out penalties for employers in
breach of legislation, including infringement notices and search
warrants (27 November 2012). More...
Significant Investor visa opens to business
migrants
From 24 November, business migrants with $5 million or more to
invest in our economy can apply for a provisional significant
investor visa, a new stream within the Business Innovation and
Investment program. The new visa makes it easier for migrant
investors by offering concessions on visa requirements, such as a
not having to meet a points test and no age restriction (23
November 2012). More...
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