The Australian Border will close tonight from 9pm (AEDT) to all non-residents. Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens who are usually resident in Australia, partner visa holders and child visa holders will be allowed entry. Returning travelers are reminded to self-isolate for 14 days at their home or in a hotel when they arrive […]
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International students holding a subclass 500 visa studying nursing will see their work restrictions lifted. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced measures that would lift the work restrictions on the number of hours student visa holders can work. Currently, subclass 500 visa holders are allowed to work up to 40 hours a week […]
Australia’s borders will be closed to all non-residents from tomorrow evening. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement today, describing the travel ban as a necessary measure to curb the spread of the COVID19. He said, “We will be resolving to move to a position where a travel ban will be placed on all non-residents, […]
International students employed at supermarkets can extend their working hours to help meet high demand Australia’s major supermarkets will temporarily be able to offer more hours to international student employees to help keep shelves stocked. International students currently employed at the major supermarkets will be able to extend their working hours to help meet high […]
The Australian Business Migration Groupis delighted to announce it is partnering with Diesel Mechanics DownUnder. Diesel Mechanics DownUnder sources qualified diesel mechanics from within Australia and overseas to help plug the existing skills shortage in Australia. Diesel Mechanics DownUnder is currently sourcing qualified candidates for a range of employers, including those from the agricultural, haulage, and mining […]
The visas that brings temporary foreign workers into Australia will be abolished, the Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull announced today via a video message posted on Facebook. The 457 visa will be replaced by “a new temporary visa, specifically designed to recruit the best and the brightest in the national interest.” The Prime Minister recognized […]
On the first day of Premier Li’s visit to Australia, the Chinese leader was welcomed by the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at Parliament House in Canberra. This is Premier Li’s third visit to Australia and comes at a time when the China Australia Free Trade Agreement is 15 months old. Though young, what has […]
Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has teamed up with 18 other public and private partners to combat serious financial crime. The launch of the Fintel Alliance is the first of its kind in the world and brings together the combined expertise and knowledge of Government and industry. “The Alliance will identify, target, disrupt and deter […]
Australian supermarket giant, Coles, says it will introduce a 14 day payment policy for its smaller suppliers. Businesses supplying the supermarket with up to AU$1 million in merchandise annually are positioned to benefit once the policy comes into play in July this year.. The new policy recognizes the importance of cash flow for small businesses. […]
Strong worker protection measures are in place to ensure that overseas workers are provided the same workplace rights and obligations as Australian citizens. These measures include establishing minimum rates of pay. Foreign workers can only be employed in Australia if they hold a valid visa giving them permission to work. This includes working holiday makers […]