Senate backs reintroduction of temporary protection visas The Senate has passed sweeping changes to Australia’s immigration laws, including the re-introduction of temporary protection visas (TPV), representing a much-needed legislative win for the Abbott Government. In exchange for the crossbencher’s support,
Scott Morrison announces plan to increase refugee and humanitarian intake The Federal Government has announced an increase in the refugee intake and other changes to legislation currently before the Senate in a bid to stave off another defeat in
Re-opening of the Non-Contributory Parent and Other Family visas From 25 September 2014, the following visa subclasses in the Family Stream of the Migration Programme are open to new applications: Parent visa (subclass 103) Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)
Government to reintroduce temporary protection visas in deal with Clive Palmer to ensure Senate success Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has introduced legislation to Parliament to resurrect the Howard-era temporary protection visa (TPVs), and to create a new visa called
Immigration minister Scott Morrison try to push the Senate for allowing the temporary protection visas for asylum seekers There is a debate between the government and the Senate on allowing the temporary protection visas. Government try to stop or
Updated list of Flagged occupations with chance of being removed from SOL Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) is the organisation advising department of immigration and border security (DIBP) about Skilled Occupations List (SOL). SOL is an important list to be consider
On 5 May 2014, the WHO released emergency instructions under the International Health Regulations, advising that: Pakistan, Cameroon and Syria pose the greatest risk of further “wild poliovirus exportations” in 2014. These countries must ensure vaccination of people who have
Good news for skilled migrants: NSW skilled Nomination program 2014-15 has started today NSW skilled nomination program 2014-15 has started from today 14/07/2014 until 4 to 6 weeks. This is a great opportunity for 1000 new skilled
The following occupations will be added to the SOL: Chef (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 351311) Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411) The following occupations will be added to the CSOL: Hydrogeologist
From 1 July 2014, if a skills assessment is mandatory as part of a visa application, that assessment will only be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue, unless a shorter validity period is specified