Posts Tagged ‘temporary worker’

Changes to English Language Requirements for Registered Nurses

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

 

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in conjunction with AHPRA have revised their policy for English language testing requirements for registered nurses.

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457 Visa Numbers Continue to Tumble!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Minister for Immigration Senator Chris Evans said that the number of visa applications for subclass 457 visas lodged in April was the lowest in the last 4 years. (more…)

Skilled Migration Intake for 2009/10 Cut

Monday, May 18th, 2009

DIAC have announced that, in line with the 2009/10 budgetary changes, there will be a cut in the allocated visas for the skilled migration program for the coming visa year. (more…)

DIAC Tightens Up on 457 Temporary Worker Visa

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

The Minister for Immigration Mr Chris Evans and his department are now giving policy directions designed to tighten up on the temporary worker visa subclass 457.  This action is being taken in light of global economic conditions (more…)

Minister Announces Integrity Review Findings for 457 Visas

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has now released the report of the Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review that was conducted by industrial relations expert Barbara Deegan. The subclass 457 visa program is an uncapped scheme driven by labour market demand.  (more…)