http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/intern-rules-leave-medical-students-on-the-outer-20110103-19dwp.html MOST international medical students studying in NSW were never told they might be denied hospital internship places that are a vital part of their training, a survey has found.…
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/immigration-department-under-stress/2040629.aspx A secret briefing to the Immigration Minister confirms his department is under ”stress” from a flood of asylum-seekers, just as the navy intercepted the first boat of the year.…
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/discussion-papers/_pdf/business-skills-discussion-paper.pdf The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is conducting a comprehensive review of the Business Skills visa program to: a) Determine whether the program is meeting its intended objectives and…
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/migration-logjam-hits-skilled-workers/story-fn7dlx76-1225982007455 MORE than 140,000 skilled migrants are caught in an Immigration Department processing backlog of up to 28 months. Business leaders are warning of a looming skills shortage and a…
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/students-higher-ed-diplomas-573.pdf From 1 January 2011, changes will come into effect that will impact on prospective students intending to study for a higher education diploma or advanced diploma. From this date,…
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/pdf/simpler-visas.pdf The Australian Government has initiated a range of reforms aimed at improving productivity and international competitiveness. An ambitious regulatory reform agenda is an integral part of these reforms. As…