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By Albert Fang Did you hear the news? There have been proposed changes to the Employer-Sponsored migration program in Australia, expected to be implemented on 25 November 2023. These changes provide a shorter pathway to permanent residency for Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa holders after just two years of working with their sponsors, reduced from […]
By Eva Huang There have been important measures and initiatives announced in the latest budget of 9 May 2023 which affect immigration – and it’s important we explain these so the information is digestible but accurate. The following are the most impactful of the Budget’s effects on migration. Skilled Migration Described by the Government […]
Staff shortages are making headlines across the country as high case numbers force many into isolation. This isn’t just an issue in critical industries such as healthcare, either: the Australian Retail Association reports that 76 per cent of retailers had staff isolating in mid-January, and nearly 20 per cent had to temporarily close stores. To […]
By Albert Fang, Migration Manager The excitement surrounding the opening of Australia’s international borders early next year isn’t only being felt by those needing a holiday but also by Australian employers who are competing fiercely for onshore talent in an increasingly tight market. The recruitment market has rarely been as competitive as it is now, […]
Long anticipated additional measures for temporary visa holders were announced on Saturday 4 April, and are summarised below for the benefit of FCB clients and friends. Student Visa Holders International students working in aged care and as nurses have already had these hours extended to support these critical sectors. However, similar concessions for international students […]
As we navigate the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, our thoughts are always with you, your families, and employees who are affected. FCB is uniquely placed to deal with the employment law and immigration implications relating to the variation in employment arrangements for your workforce. Our teams are fully operational during this time, and we […]
In the wake of the recent devastating bush fires across Australia the Department of Home Affairs has revised policy on 417 & 462 Working Holiday visas and the 6-month work limitation. The major change has been to extend the 6-month work limitation to 12 months for visa holders that are assisting with the bushfire recovery […]
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