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
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
The recent changes to the work visa program have brought some additional benefits for Business Sponsors with Accredited Status.
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
Sponsored employees have often enquired as to whether their visa allows them to undertake voluntary work in Australia.
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
Many visa application fees increased in line with the CPI from 1 July 2018.
Ron Kessels11 July 2018
The much-discussed Training Levy will only be introduced once the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) legislation is passed by our Federal Parliament.
Ron Kessels10 July 2018
The government announced earlier this morning the final details of the Global Talent Scheme Pilot to run for 12 months which will commence on 1…
Ron Kessels29 June 2018
The Minister for Home Affairs continues to keep us guessing with regards to the timing of the implementation of the Skilling Australians Fund!!
Ron Kessels13 June 2018