15 August 2018
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Labour Market Testing for TSS Visas
On 12 August 2018 the requirements for labour market testing changed again. Unless exempt, employers in the last four months must:
The advertisement must accept applications or expressions of interest for at least 28 days after the advertisement was first published.
New labour market testing arrangements are in place for ‘select occupations’ and ‘select positions where the above requirements do not apply. These occupations/positions are those:
Exemptions where there is an international trade agreement continue to apply.
If you are advertising a position within your business and are willing to accept applications from overseas nationals, we recommend you follow the above guidelines. This will save time and money if you do need to sponsor an overseas worker.
Author: Rebecca Macmillan
Contacts:
Brisbane
Rachel Drew, Partner
T: +61 7 3135 0617
E: rachel.drew@holdingredlich.com
Cairns
Rebecca Macmillan, Registered Migration Agent
T: +61 7 4230 0412
E: rebecca.macmillan@holdingredlich.com
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