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As it presently stands subclass 457 visas are only available for eligible employees who earn above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). The current TSMIT has effectively been frozen at $53,900 since July 2013. As set out in our recent alert, the TSMIT is expected to be increased from July 2016 and estimates suggest it […]
Mr John Azarias – Chair of the most recent review into the 457 visa programme – was appointed in December 2015 to undertake an evidence based review of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). The TSMIT (the ‘market salary’ benchmark beneath which a subclass 457 nomination will be refused) has been effectively frozen at […]
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s innovation policy has included plans to encourage the best and brightest to choose Australia to start their business. A new innovation visa, which will be introduced in December next year, will be used to actively promote Australia as a destination of choice for many entrepreneurs and business people, and will serve […]
It has been determined that the imposition of Labour Market Testing would ultimately be inconsistent with Australia’s international trade obligations arising under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), hence, Labour Market Testing is not required for the following occupations when the ChAFTA comes into force: Executives, senior managers, and managers, as intra-corporate transferees Specialists and […]
Following on from our news item dated 25 September 2015, it has been announced that The Migration Amendment (Charging for a Migration Outcome) Act 2015 received Royal Assent on 30 November 2015. The legislation brings into effect a new criminal and civil penalty framework for organisations and individuals found to have received, offered or provided […]
On 20 November the Department of Immigration and Border Protection released a number of policy and health systems changes. These will have an impact on all visa applications requiring a medical examination and include the following: Moving all health functionality from the department visa processing system to the Health Assessment Portal Changed arrangements for the […]
Minister for Employment Michaelia Cash last week established a Ministerial Working Group to examine a range of policy options to protect vulnerable foreign workers in Australia. The establishment of the Working Group is in line with other actions taken by the Coalition Government to eradicate exploitation, particularly of foreign workers. “Foreign workers are important contributors to […]
On Wednesday 16 September, the new Turnbull government introduced legislation to Parliament to make it a criminal offence for a sponsor to be paid by a visa applicant in return for securing a migration outcome. The changes are in line with the government commissioned Independent Review of the Integrity of the Subclass 457 Programme, in […]
FCB Smart Visa is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Kaufman who has joined the Firm as Migration Manager & Solicitor of the Migration practice in Sydney. Alex is a legal professional and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0601370) with over a decade of experience in business and employment related migration, and the provision of […]
Earlier this week the Australian government announced further measures to protect temporary work visa holders, by providing additional resources to help them understand their rights as workers, and ensure they have access to information about their workplace rights. Following various incidents of exploitation of temporary workers, the government has been rolling out several improvements to […]
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