http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/cb/2012/cb184743.htm The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and the United States Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey Bleich,…
http://www.immi.gov.au/legislation/amendments/2012/120324/lc24032012-04.htm From 26 March 2012, the Migration Regulations 1994 (‘the Regulations’) are amended to: •provide that student work entitlements are measured as 40 hours a fortnight instead of 20 hours…
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/students-streamlined-unis.pdf “From 24 March 2012, in recognition of the universities’ good track record, student visa applicants enrolled in Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral degrees at participating universities, regardless of their country…
http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/ The Australian Government has proposed changes to the points based skilled migration visa program, which are scheduled to commence from 1 July 2012. These changes will include the merging…
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/move-to-slash-red-tape-for-foreign-doctors-20120319-1vfrv.html An easing of the tough rules imposed on overseas-trained doctors, including a relaxation in time allowed to qualify for practice and to get fluency in English has been urged…
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/permanent-employer-sponsored-visa-whats-new.htm At the 6th Annual CPD Immigration Law conference, held on 9 March 2012, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, the Hon Chris Bowen MP announced changes to the Permanent…