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New Processing Priorities Jul 22, 2010
New Priority Processing Arrangements for GSM Visas (from 22nd July, 2010)
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced new General Skilled Migration (GSM) processing priorities:
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Skills Shortage Survey (AIG/Deloitte) Jul 15, 2010
A new Australian Industries Group (AIG)/Deloitte CEO Survey has revealed that more than one third (34.7%) of businesses believe there is a high to extreme risk of skills shortages negatively impacting on the operation of their businesses this year - a figure that rises to almost one half (47.5%) looking ahead to 2015.
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Job Opportunities Next 5 Years Jul 5, 2010
The Australian Government's released the Australian Jobs 2010 publication that provides information about where the new jobs are and where the job opportunities are likely to be in the next five years.
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New SOL x 4 (as at July 1, 2010) Jul 1, 2010
For General Skilled Migration (GSM), there are now four Skilled Occupation Lists (SOLs). There is also a new ENSOL & 457 List. All lists are now in ANZSCO codes.
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NSW Issue List for 176/886 Visas Jun 29, 2010
NSW Government Issue new list for 176/886 Visas.
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457 Visa Changes Jun 25, 2010
On July 1, 2010 several changes occur to the temporary employer sponsored 457 visa.
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Visa Label Free Strategy Jun 24, 2010
DIAC have announced a visa label free strategy to increase integrity and reduce the burden on DIAC resources.
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Govt Supports International Students Jun 24, 2010
Changes to the International Education Sector to provide added security for International Students.
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New SOL Gazetted Jun 23, 2010
On 23rd June, 2010 the Minister for Immigration Chris Evans gazetted (passed to legislation) the new Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to affect Subclasses 175, 176, and 475. We await the new Points Test to be able to apply to individual situations.
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LAFHA Allowance clarified Jun 22, 2010
LAFHA "reimbursements" now included in 'guaranteed earnings'
