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22 July 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Immigration

Temporary skilled migrants have not displaced Australian workers despite fears immigrants threaten the local job market, new analysis by an independent economic organisation has revealed.

21 May 2019 - Knowledge

Federal election 2019: Our expert analysis

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After a momentous weekend in federal politics, all eyes are now turning to what policies are set to be delivered and what their impact will be on business and the economy.

09 April 2019 - Knowledge

Upcoming changes to migration legislation and 2019 federal budget highlights

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We wrap up the key immigration announcements from the recent federal budget and also take a look at some upcoming legislative changes due to take effect from 17 April 2019.

02 April 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Immigration

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Young Australians will more easily be able to holiday, work and study in Greece with reciprocal Work and Holiday arrangements set to commence on 1 July 2019.

26 March 2019 - Knowledge

Three key immigration initiatives announced

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Last week the Federal Government announced new visas for regional Australia which will be available from November 2019. It will also revise the definition of Regional Australia to include all of Australia except for the metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth.

18 March 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Immigration

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Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said these special visa arrangements will allow aged care facilities to access a personalised visa arrangement to hire employees with the skills to cater for the needs of their communities' elderly

05 March 2019 - Knowledge

New five year visa for parents and grandparents

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A new five year parent visa will be available from 17 April 2019. This is a temporary visa allowing parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their children and grandchildren in Australia.

26 February 2019 - Knowledge

Changes to employer sponsorship requirements for overseas doctors

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The Federal Government has revealed its latest initiative designed to direct doctors to areas of need – and prevent oversupply in other areas.

19 February 2019 - Knowledge

Inside track: Immigration

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An audit of the processing of citizenship applications by the Department of Home Affairs has found the system to be inefficient, subject to delays and lacking in key performance indicators. Auditor-General, Grant Hehir reported that since 1949 newcomers to Australia could apply to become citizens in one of four categories: Descent, adoption, resumption, and conferral.

11 February 2019 - Knowledge