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Double Refugee Intake By 2015
Double Refugee Intake By 2015 Bill Shorten the Opposition leader, has spoken out about a new direction with Labor’s immigration policy which has called for better treatment and acceptance of refugees. Asylum seekers have been described by Shorten as “profound significance for our party and our nation” saying that we owe a large dept to…
Read MoreForeign Investment in Australia
Foreign Investment in Australia Investing in Australian Real Estate Foreign investment in Real Estate is welcomed in Australia, however there are certain rules that all investors must abide by. Every case is reviewed by the Australian government to ensure that the national interest of Australia takes first place. It has been mentioned many times in…
Read MorePartner Visa Eligibility Requirements
Partner Visa Eligibility Requirements What are the requirements for a partner visa? To be eligible for Partner Migration visa, you must either be married, engaged to, or in a defacto (common law) relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. In your application you will be required to provide a wide…
Read MoreAsian Workers Lodge Bogus Refugee Visas
Asian Workers Lodge Bogus Refugee Visas Workers are being encouraged to lodge false refugee visa applications to extend their stay in Australia in Australia’s poultry industry, Asian Workers Lodge Bogus Refugee Visas. Mostly of Asian descent, the workers at one such workplace, Baiada’s poultry plant in Beresfield, near Newcastle, were charged upwards of $3500 to…
Read More457 Visa Review Jobs
457 Visa Review Jobs 457 Visa Review Jobs List to be examined The government last week began the first review of the list in three years, with business and unions polarised on what is needed. Among the 650 strong list are lawyers, electricians, antique dealers, funeral workers and print journalists are among 650 occupations on…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Cases
Domestic Violence Cases There are many cases in Australia and around the world where visa holders are reluctant to report ‘family violence’ as it’s referred to under Australian migration laws or domestic violence cases. This reluctance comes as the visa holders are petrified that they will be forced to return to their home country if…
Read MoreTourist Visa Australia
Tourist Visa Australia Do I need a tourist visa for Australia? Saving up for that holiday? Got your holiday insurance sorted, got your tickets and bag packed? Oh by the way have you got your tourist visa organised? Most will be able to say yes to the first few options but some travellers are completely…
Read MoreMigrant Workers Underpaid
Migrant Workers Underpaid Workplace audits undertaken, have shown that one in five migrant workers underpaid or are employed in positions they should not be doing due. Businesses have been swooped on, some workers, have been underpaid by tens of thousands of dollars. In some cases workers have been performing jobs that are not in line…
Read MorePartner Visa in Australia
Partner Visa in Australia New Ruling: What this means for your de-facto relationship in Australia and applying for a partner visa in Australia Last week there was a Federal Court Judgement ruling that has changed the path for many who were previously unable to apply for a partner visa. The judgment is a major development…
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