From 12 August 2018, the long-awaited Nomination Training Contribution Charge will apply at the time of lodgement to all Business Nominations (for TSS visas) and…
Ron Kessels4 September 2018
New Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements apply for nomination applications for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa lodged on or after 12 August 2018
Ron Kessels13 August 2018
The training levy, now officially known as the “Nomination Training Contribution Charge”, will be introduced from 12 August 2018. The charge will apply to employers…
Ron Kessels7 August 2018
A date has just been announced for the commencement date of the much-discussed Training Levy under the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF).
Ron Kessels6 August 2018
A reminder that the SAF levy is expected to be implemented before 30 September 2018 (no date yet announced), and will apply to applications made…
Ron Kessels3 August 2018
Citizenship continues to be topical, with ongoing debate about the number of years required to meet the residential requirement, and the appropriate level of English…
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
The Department of Jobs and Small Business regularly reviews the skilled migration occupation lists, upon which we rely for various visa programs, including Temporary Skills…
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
A Labour Agreement is a formal arrangement negotiated between an Australian employer (or industry) and the Australian Government, namely, the Department of Home Affairs.
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
From 1 July 2018, applicants for TSS visas will be required to provide a good quality full-face view photograph with their application. This will need…
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
The recent changes to the work visa program have brought some additional benefits for Business Sponsors with Accredited Status.
Ron Kessels11 July 2018