Saturday, December 31, 2016

Compo fight revealed over '92 Iran embassy raid - The Australian Financial Review


Compo fight revealed over '92 Iran embassy raid
The Australian Financial Review
The answer was, subject to an assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, expel those already here who were deemed a security risk and refuse entry visas to those on their way. Much of the cabinet submission from Evans and then ...

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Aust paid compo for '92 Iran embassy raid - 9news.com.au


Aust paid compo for '92 Iran embassy raid
9news.com.au
The answer was, subject to an assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, expel those already here who were deemed a security risk and refuse entry visas to those on their way. Much of the cabinet submission from Evans and then ...



Originally Published here: Aust paid compo for '92 Iran embassy raid - 9news.com.au

Friday, December 30, 2016

Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great ... - The Guardian (blog)


Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great ...
The Guardian (blog)
Amanda Palmer said Australia looks like a 'pretty tasty' place for an artist to base themselves in a Trumpian world. Photograph: Sarah Lee for the Guardian.

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Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again' - The Guardian (blog)


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Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again'
The Guardian (blog)
Speaking at a press conference during Woodford Folk festival in rural Queensland – where she announced she and husband, the author Neil Gaiman, had just been granted five-year working visas for Australia – the Dresden Doll, solo artist and cult cabaret ...
Amanda Palmer's Comments About Trump Making 'Punk Rock Great Again' Hit A NerveUPROXX

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Originally Published here: Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again' - The Guardian (blog)

Terrorists exploit visa system flaws - The Australian


The Australian

Terrorists exploit visa system flaws
The Australian
The Weekend Australian can reveal that one of the men alleged to be behind the Christmas Day terror plot in Melbourne, Ahmed Mohamed, arrived in Australia on a tourist visa in 2001. He gained citizenship five years later. The Egyptian-born 24-year-old ...



Originally Published here: Terrorists exploit visa system flaws - The Australian

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Kiribati First to Pilot Australia's Microstate Visa Program - The Diplomat


The Diplomat

Kiribati First to Pilot Australia's Microstate Visa Program
The Diplomat
December saw the first arrivals in Australia of participants from Kiribati in a new “Microstate Visa.” The program is aimed to the citizens of Nauru, Tuvalu and Kiribati, and carries a different set of regulations to the Seasonal Workers Program ...



Originally Published here: Kiribati First to Pilot Australia's Microstate Visa Program - The Diplomat

Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great ... - The Guardian (blog)


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Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great ...
The Guardian (blog)
Cult cabaret artist reveals her hopes for a cultural revolution – and that she and husband Neil Gaiman have been granted five-year working visas for Australia.
Amanda Palmer's Comments About Trump Making 'Punk Rock Great Again' Hit A NerveUPROXX

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Originally Published here: Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great ... - The Guardian (blog)

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again' - The Guardian (blog)


Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again'
The Guardian (blog)
Speaking at a press conference during Woodford Folk festival in rural Queensland – where she announced she and husband, the author Neil Gaiman, had just been granted five-year working visas for Australia – the Dresden Doll, solo artist and cult cabaret ...



Originally Published here: Amanda Palmer: 'Donald Trump is going to make punk rock great again' - The Guardian (blog)

Frustration over limited definition of 'family' for humanitarian visas - SBS


SBS

Frustration over limited definition of 'family' for humanitarian visas
SBS
Most members of Ms Hill's family managed to escape to neighbouring Turkey, where they have been waiting for news of their Australian humanitarian visa application. She said a welcoming home and supportive community is ready to accept the applicants in ...



Originally Published here: Frustration over limited definition of 'family' for humanitarian visas - SBS

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

UK and Australia visa application centre opens in Da Nang - VietNamNet Bridge


VietNamNet Bridge

UK and Australia visa application centre opens in Da Nang
VietNamNet Bridge
“The British Government is committed to improving the visa service for our Vietnamese customers and as well as the new Application Centre, this year we have introduced a new online application form, which is quicker and simpler to fill out. For the ...



Originally Published here: UK and Australia visa application centre opens in Da Nang - VietNamNet Bridge

Sunday, December 25, 2016

All the changes coming on January 1 - NEWS.com.au


NEWS.com.au

All the changes coming on January 1
NEWS.com.au
Families with school-going children arriving in South Australia on 457 visas from 1 January 2017 will be required to pay a public education contribution fee, under changes introduced by the state government. This requirement will then extend to all 457 ...

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Originally Published here: All the changes coming on January 1 - NEWS.com.au

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Australian Border Force made more than 37000 drug detections last year - Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Australian Border Force made more than 37000 drug detections last year
Herald Sun
There were 14,708 removals of onshore non-citizens and transferees from regional processing centres. A total 15,145 unlawful non-citizens were located and 1970 illegal workers. Australia granted 7.7 million temporary visas, including 4.8 million for ...



Originally Published here: Australian Border Force made more than 37000 drug detections last year - Herald Sun

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

MEAA's visa consultation fees hurt Australian film industry - The Australian


The Australian

MEAA's visa consultation fees hurt Australian film industry
The Australian
The visa process has been a real barrier to that happening. The statistics support that concern. The government screen funding body, Screen Australia, reveals that private investment in subsidised screen production has halved in the past 10 years. A ...



Originally Published here: MEAA's visa consultation fees hurt Australian film industry - The Australian

Monday, December 19, 2016

Federal Government's 360-degree turn on backpacker visa fees - ABC Online


ABC Online

Federal Government's 360-degree turn on backpacker visa fees
ABC Online
Ms Osmund said the declining number of backpackers visiting and working in Australia is already significant, and the decision to reinstate higher visa application fees will not help. Treasurer Scott Morrison announced the visa fee reduction in ...



Originally Published here: Federal Government's 360-degree turn on backpacker visa fees - ABC Online

New rules to affect 457 visa holders from January 2017 - SBS


SBS

New rules to affect 457 visa holders from January 2017
SBS
If you are a 457 visa holder, have school-going children and reside in South Australia, this news is for you. South Australia state government has proposed a public education contribution fee for 457 visa holders. This affects families on 457 visas ...



Originally Published here: New rules to affect 457 visa holders from January 2017 - SBS

Friday, December 16, 2016

Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa
Daily Mail
The visa is open to any Australian, from office workers to tradies, provided they can show a degree or relevant work experience. According to a U.S. Consulate Spokesperson in Canberra, a maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas issued annually, and is one of the ...



Originally Published here: Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa - Daily Mail

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa
Daily Mail
The visa is open to any Australian, from office workers to tradies, provided they can show a degree or relevant work experience. According to a U.S. Consulate Spokesperson in Canberra, a maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas issued annually, and is one of the ...



Originally Published here: Australians are moving to America with an E-3 working visa - Daily Mail

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Dreaming of moving to America? How thousands of Australians are moving to the U.S. using a little-known visa - and ... - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Dreaming of moving to America? How thousands of Australians are moving to the U.S. using a little-known visa - and ...
Daily Mail
The visa is open to any Australian, from office workers to tradies, provided they can show a degree or relevant work experience. According to a U.S. Consulate Spokesperson in Canberra, a maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas issued annually, and is one of the ...



Originally Published here: Dreaming of moving to America? How thousands of Australians are moving to the U.S. using a little-known visa - and ... - Daily Mail

Australian work visa restrictions to affect UK doctors - Workpermit.com


Workpermit.com

Australian work visa restrictions to affect UK doctors
Workpermit.com
UK doctors may face tighter Australian work visa restrictions if they plan to move down under because Australia is trying to reduce levels of immigration of foreign doctors. The Australian government looks set to remove a number of medical professions ...



Originally Published here: Australian work visa restrictions to affect UK doctors - Workpermit.com

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Australia introduces 'fast track service' for Indian visa applicants - SBS


Australia introduces 'fast track service' for Indian visa applicants
SBS
The Australian High Commission in India has announced that Indian visa applicants can now avail Priority Consideration Service (Fast Track) in India for additional fees. From 5 December 2016, Indian applicants applying for a Subclass 600 Visitor visa ...



Originally Published here: Australia introduces 'fast track service' for Indian visa applicants - SBS

Premier's 'do what I say, not as I do' - Courier Mail


Courier Mail

Premier's 'do what I say, not as I do'
Courier Mail
In a case of “do as we say and not as we do”, it can be revealed the State Government is the largest government sponsor of 457 visas in Australia — third behind two major international companies. The fourth and fifth largest sponsors are also private ...
Adani commits to local workforce for Carmichael projectAustralian Mining

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Originally Published here: Premier's 'do what I say, not as I do' - Courier Mail

State accused of double standards - dailytelegraph.com.au


dailytelegraph.com.au

State accused of double standards
dailytelegraph.com.au
In a case of “do as we say and not as we do”, it can be revealed the State Government is the largest government sponsor of 457 visas in Australia — third behind two major international companies. The fourth and fifth largest sponsors are also private ...
Adani commits to local workforce for Carmichael projectAustralian Mining

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Originally Published here: State accused of double standards - dailytelegraph.com.au

State accused of double standards - Courier Mail


Courier Mail

State accused of double standards
Courier Mail
In a case of “do as we say and not as we do”, it can be revealed the State Government is the largest government sponsor of 457 visas in Australia – third behind two major international companies. The fourth and fifth largest sponsors are also private ...



Originally Published here: State accused of double standards - Courier Mail

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Foreign workers still taking our jobs - Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Foreign workers still taking our jobs
Herald Sun
PIG farmers, amusement centre managers, bed and breakfast operators and flower growers are some of the foreign workers still actively being imported into Australia on skilled worker visas. While the 457 visas are intended for job shortages where locals ...



Originally Published here: Foreign workers still taking our jobs - Herald Sun

457 visas: Foreign workers till taking Australian jobs | The Courier-Mail - Courier Mail


Courier Mail

457 visas: Foreign workers till taking Australian jobs | The Courier-Mail
Courier Mail
PIG farmers, amusement centre managers, bed and breakfast operators and flower growers are some of the foreign workers still actively being imported into ...

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Originally Published here: 457 visas: Foreign workers till taking Australian jobs | The Courier-Mail - Courier Mail

Foreign workers still taking our jobs - dailytelegraph.com.au


dailytelegraph.com.au

Foreign workers still taking our jobs
dailytelegraph.com.au
PIG farmers, amusement centre managers, bed and breakfast operators and flower growers are some of the foreign workers still actively being imported into Australia on skilled worker visas. While the 457 visas are intended for job shortages where locals ...

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Originally Published here: Foreign workers still taking our jobs - dailytelegraph.com.au

Foreign workers still taking our jobs - The Advertiser


The Advertiser

Foreign workers still taking our jobs
The Advertiser
PIG farmers, amusement centre managers, bed and breakfast operators and flower growers are some of the foreign workers still actively being imported into Australia on skilled worker visas. While the 457 visas are intended for job shortages where locals ...

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Originally Published here: Foreign workers still taking our jobs - The Advertiser