A Melbourne service station has been ordered to pay fines of over $92,000 for underpaying 2 Indian workers some $111,000 as well as breaching pay-slip and record-keeping obligations. Two console operators at the BP service station on Clyde Road at Berwick were paid as little as $10 an hour for over 4 years while they …
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Overall, the results from Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey show continuing growth with further record international arrivals, visitor nights and spending figures. The report revealed that spending reached a new high of $34.8 billion, an increase of 13 per cent or $4.1 billion over the year, which is the strongest growth seen since 2001. International …
This was the message from the Taiwanese foreign ministry to Taiwanese nationals after noting the increase in the arrests of young people from Taiwan by the Australian police. In a single police raid last week in Brisbane, 27 Taiwanese were arrested, 25 of them were visiting the country under working holiday visas, one holding a …
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Indonesian nationals will have access to a three-year, multiple-entry visa to Australia from next year, signalling the federal government’s recognition of our neighbour as an increasingly important source country for tourism and business.
From early December 2015, changes will be made to visa requirements for the subclass 457 visa. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection announced that those applying for the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457) will be required to fulfill a number of new obligations in order to be granted the right to work in …
If you are an international student working in Australia, it is important you know your rights, entitlements and protections in the workplace. Did you know: it is illegal for an employer to treat you any differently to other workers based on your gender, religion, culture or nationality? you may be entitled to higher pay for …
Up to 12 months work with one employer in northern Australia From 21 November 2015, you might be eligible for an employment extension to work with one employer in Northern Australia beyond the usual limit of six months. Second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) initiative … This initiative will be available to participants from …
To get the best advice, alleviate you form stress and make your visa application less complex. Some visas could look easy and straight forward but with the ever changing legislation you have to be very careful you get it correct the first time as once refused it becomes harder to change and could jeopardize your …
Also under the Migration Act 1958, it is against the law for an individual in Australia, who is not a registered migration agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority, to provide immigration assistance. This is a registered migration agent service, registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). A registered migration agent …
All visitors to Australia require a visa to remain here. Only citizens of New Zealand or a permanent resident of Norfolk Island who are eligible can travel here without a visa. People from all other countries must obtain a visa first prior to travelling to Australia.
