Monday, July 31, 2017

Tongan family re-united after six-years - Matangi Tonga


Tongan family re-united after six-years
Matangi Tonga
A Tongan man who was disallowed from living with his Australian wife and son in Australia for over six years because of visa regulations, has finally been allowed to enter the country to live with his wife and son. Neil Naufahu (28) and his Australian ...



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Provisional visas in mix for residency reform - The Australian - The Australian


The Australian

Provisional visas in mix for residency reform - The Australian
The Australian
The Coalition is considering forcing all migrants seeking permanent residency to spend time in Australia on provisional visas as part of streamlined measures ...

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Calls for inquiry after fresh water rort claims - The Australian


The Australian

Calls for inquiry after fresh water rort claims
The Australian
Fresh allegations of water rorting in the Murray-Darling Basin have emerged as South Australian Greens, Labor, the Nick Xenophon Team and Australian Conservative senators take a rare united stand to urge Malcolm Turnbull to launch an independent ...

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National head coach to reprimand James Magnussen over his criticism of Australia's relay tactics - The Australian


The Australian

National head coach to reprimand James Magnussen over his criticism of Australia's relay tactics
The Australian
Magnussen, who opted out of the national team this year to focus on next year's Commonwealth Games, said that the Australian teams should go back to their former strategy of leading with their fastest men. But Verhaeren said the decisions on relay ...

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Originally Published here: National head coach to reprimand James Magnussen over his criticism of Australia's relay tactics - The Australian

China's wine flow to slow - The Australian


China's wine flow to slow
The Australian
The company increased its market share over the past three years to be the largest Australian exporter of wine to China, steadily climbing up from its previous position as ninth. But Goldman Sachs believes TWE's rampant run into the Chinese market is ...

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Originally Published here: China's wine flow to slow - The Australian

Provisional visas in mix for residency reform - The Australian


The Australian

Provisional visas in mix for residency reform
The Australian
With short-term visitors to Australia expected to hit 10 million by 2022-23, the government is looking to reduce the types of visas from 99 to about 10. Mr Dutton also said the government would enlist the private sector to modernise the visa ...

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out - Yahoo7 News


Yahoo7 News

Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out
Yahoo7 News
But she was told the trip did not qualify and her visa had expired as a result, The Daily Mail reported. She was ordered to leave the country by July 26. Christina Grant had moved to Australia to live with her family. Photo: PA. Ms Grant's daughter-in ...



Originally Published here: Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out - Yahoo7 News

Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out - Yahoo7 News


Yahoo7 News

Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out
Yahoo7 News
But she was told the trip did not qualify and her visa had expired as a result, The Daily Mail reported. She was ordered to leave the country by July 26. Christina Grant had moved to Australia to live with her family. Photo: PA. Ms Grant's daughter-in ...



Originally Published here: Frail dementia sufferer, 96, endures 'rough' flight back to UK after Australia kicks her out - Yahoo7 News

Thursday, July 27, 2017

What it's like for illegal workers in Australia - SmartCompany.com.au


SmartCompany.com.au

What it's like for illegal workers in Australia
SmartCompany.com.au
Most of the people I spoke to came to Australia on a tourist visa with no work rights. Some workers told me about agents outside of Australia who target people who cannot afford a working visa or who don't have the means to apply. For example, a ...



Originally Published here: What it's like for illegal workers in Australia - SmartCompany.com.au

Australia's 'embarrassing' 457 visa rejected by top scientists after changes - Workpermit.com


Australia's 'embarrassing' 457 visa rejected by top scientists after changes
Workpermit.com
Top scientific research positions in Australia are being shunned by talented overseas scientists following a raft of changes to the country's 457 visa system. Australia's medical sector claims that federal government changes to the much maligned visa ...



Originally Published here: Australia's 'embarrassing' 457 visa rejected by top scientists after changes - Workpermit.com

One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British' - The Guardian


The Guardian

One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British'
The Guardian
“Senator Roberts has never held any other citizenship other than his Australian citizenship,” the spokesman said at the time. “He's had to obtain visas when he's travelled to the United Kingdom and to India, and people who are citizens do not have to ...
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts denies he lied, is 'choosing to believe' he was never a UK citizenThe Sydney Morning Herald

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Originally Published here: One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British' - The Guardian

Freedom of movement between UK and EU to end by March 2019 - NEWS.com.au


NEWS.com.au

Freedom of movement between UK and EU to end by March 2019
NEWS.com.au
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is in Australia this week laying the groundwork for a post-Brexit free trade deal with Australia. Visas are expected to be on the priority list for Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop who wants greater access to ...

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Originally Published here: Freedom of movement between UK and EU to end by March 2019 - NEWS.com.au

One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British' - The Guardian


The Guardian

One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British'
The Guardian
“Senator Roberts has never held any other citizenship other than his Australian citizenship,” the spokesman said at the time. “He's had to obtain visas when he's travelled to the United Kingdom and to India, and people who are citizens do not have to ...
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts denies he lied, is 'choosing to believe' he was never a UK citizenThe Sydney Morning Herald

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Originally Published here: One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'choosing to believe he was never British' - The Guardian

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Syrian refugees families to receive free sponsorship visa in new trial - ABC Online


ABC Online

Syrian refugees families to receive free sponsorship visa in new trial
ABC Online
Free visas will be offered to some Syrian refugees and their families, as part of a new trial. The refugees will need to be sponsored by businesses in Australia and meet certain skill and character requirements. The Government will trial the program ...



Originally Published here: Syrian refugees families to receive free sponsorship visa in new trial - ABC Online

Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in Sydney - SBS


SBS

Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in Sydney
SBS
PayDock founder and chief executive Rob Lincolne asked if there'd be ministerial support for Australian staff to get visas, while Seatfrog boss Iain Griffin raised concerns about the supply of high-skilled workers in Britain once it leaves the European ...

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UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs - ABC News


UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs
ABC News
PayDock founder and chief executive Rob Lincolne asked if there will be ministerial support for Australian staff to get visas, while Seatfrog boss Iain Griffin raised concerns about the supply of highly skilled workers in Britain after it exits the EU ...

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Originally Published here: UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs - ABC News

UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs - Seattle Times


Seattle Times

UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs
Seattle Times
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson tours construction work underway at the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Johnson is in Sydney to attend AUKMIN, the annual meeting of the... (Dan Himbrechts/Pool Photo via AP) More ...
Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in SydneyNEWS.com.au

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Originally Published here: UK's Boris Johnson welcomes Australian tech entrepreneurs - Seattle Times

Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in Sydney - NEWS.com.au


Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in Sydney
NEWS.com.au
PayDock founder and chief executive Rob Lincolne asked if there'd be ministerial support for Australian staff to get visas, while Seatfrog boss Iain Griffin raised concerns about the supply of high-skilled workers in Britain once it leaves the European ...

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Originally Published here: Boris Johnson quizzed on Brexit in Sydney - NEWS.com.au

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Australians look to Boris Johnson for help on UK visas - SBS


SBS

Australians look to Boris Johnson for help on UK visas
SBS
Australians hoping to continue the long tradition of heading to the UK for work will be hoping Foreign Minister Julie Bishop can convince her British counterpart Boris Johnson to make their path a bit easier. Visas are expected to be high on the list ...
Australia issues Brexit warning over future trade deals with BritainYahoo Finance UK

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Originally Published here: Australians look to Boris Johnson for help on UK visas - SBS

Enhance Visa's expo on moving to Australia set | SunStar - Sun.Star


Enhance Visa's expo on moving to Australia set | SunStar
Sun.Star
PROFESSIONALS and fresh graduates in Cebu and Iloilo can achieve global competitive advantage through Enhance Visa's education and immigration expo on Aug. 19 and 26, 2017 in Harolds Hotel Cebu and Seda Atria Hotel Iloilo, respectively. At It's Time ...



Originally Published here: Enhance Visa's expo on moving to Australia set | SunStar - Sun.Star

Monday, July 24, 2017

Aussies look to Boris for help on UK visas - 9news.com.au


Aussies look to Boris for help on UK visas
9news.com.au
"These are things the Australian government is going to be pushing and wanting to encourage." Dr Carr said relaxing visa rules for Aussie workers could be an easy way for Britain to show it was still open to trade and migration post Brexit. "But it is ...



Originally Published here: Aussies look to Boris for help on UK visas - 9news.com.au

Pictured: Immigrant with bikie gang links who won the right to stay in Australia as taxpayers are ordered to pay his ... - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Pictured: Immigrant with bikie gang links who won the right to stay in Australia as taxpayers are ordered to pay his ...
Daily Mail
They said Mr Taulahi was a Tongan citizen who first arrived in Australia in December 1988 and had held a series of visas since then. Mr Taulahi, whose wife and two young daughters are Australian citizens, had run a successful earthmoving business ...



Originally Published here: Pictured: Immigrant with bikie gang links who won the right to stay in Australia as taxpayers are ordered to pay his ... - Daily Mail

Vox pop: Will the removal of 457 visas hurt the IT industry? - CRN Australia


CRN Australia

Vox pop: Will the removal of 457 visas hurt the IT industry?
CRN Australia
With the recent changes to the 457 visa, it's crucial for the Australian government to the flow-on effect for the local software development industry, especially at a leadership level. Under the previous rules, an applicant could receive a four-year ...



Originally Published here: Vox pop: Will the removal of 457 visas hurt the IT industry? - CRN Australia

What it's like to live and work illegally in Australia - The Conversation AU


The Conversation AU

What it's like to live and work illegally in Australia
The Conversation AU
Most of the people I spoke to came to Australia on a tourist visa with no work rights. Some workers told me about agents outside of Australia who target people who cannot afford a working visa or who don't have the means to apply. For example, a ...



Originally Published here: What it's like to live and work illegally in Australia - The Conversation AU

Cote's devotion to partner Karlea leads her to Adelaide - and into the Reds' sights - The Advertiser


The Advertiser

Cote's devotion to partner Karlea leads her to Adelaide - and into the Reds' sights
The Advertiser
Aloisi had targeted Cote before another former Reds boss, Jamie Harnwell, nominated her for a distinguished talent visa - one of the hardest Australian visas to obtain in 2016. The visa is only handed to people that have “an internationally recognised ...



Originally Published here: Cote's devotion to partner Karlea leads her to Adelaide - and into the Reds' sights - The Advertiser

Two criminal immigrants with bikie gang links win right to stay in Australia - with taxpayers ordered to pay their ... - Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Two criminal immigrants with bikie gang links win right to stay in Australia - with taxpayers ordered to pay their ...
Daily Mail
They said Mr Taulahi was a Tongan citizen who first arrived in Australia in December 1988 and had held a series of visas since then. Mr Taulahi, whose wife and two young daughters are Australian citizens, had run a successful earthmoving business ...

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Originally Published here: Two criminal immigrants with bikie gang links win right to stay in Australia - with taxpayers ordered to pay their ... - Daily Mail

Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia as Dutton deportation ruling overturned - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia as Dutton deportation ruling overturned
The Sydney Morning Herald
The judgment set aside Mr Dutton's decision to cancel the men's visas on December 16 last year. Mr Taulahi and Mr Carrascalao claimed Mr Dutton had not spent enough time considering their cases before making his decision and the judges agreed.
Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia9news.com.au

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Originally Published here: Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia as Dutton deportation ruling overturned - The Sydney Morning Herald

Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia - 9news.com.au


Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia
9news.com.au
They said Mr Taulahi was a Tongan citizen who first arrived in Australia in December 1988 and had held a series of visas since then. Mr Taulahi, whose wife and two young daughters are Australian citizens, had run a successful earthmoving business ...

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Originally Published here: Two criminals win bid to stay in Australia - 9news.com.au

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Expel foreign felons | Herald Sun - Herald Sun


Expel foreign felons | Herald Sun
Herald Sun
OUR Federal courts are littered with cases of foreigners fighting to call Australia home.

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Expel foreign felons - Herald Sun


Expel foreign felons
Herald Sun
Recently six Iranian fake refugees who lied to get Australian visas were also given the green light to stay by the tribunal; and the Herald Sun has also recently revealed that a fake Pakistani refugee who raped a female passenger while driving an Uber ...

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Originally Published here: Expel foreign felons - Herald Sun