THOUSANDS of foreign chefs, bricklayers and tilers will no longer have to be sponsored by employers to obtain permanent visas, as the Abbott government eases skilled migration rules to address…
From November 2014, the department will accept English language test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) and the Pearson Test of English…
18 new occupations added to South Australian State Nominated Occupations lists Hairdressers, cooks, health workers and various management occupations are some of the 18 new occupations classed as in-demand, on…
Skill Shortages – Statistical Summary The following is a summary of the quantifiable results of the Department of Employment’s skill shortage research. These provide a basis for comparison across locations…
In late 2013, the department conducted an evaluation of occupational ceilings to assess how they have operated to date and to consider changes to ensure they are performing their intended…
UNIVERSITIES fear another crash in international enrolments as a debate rages about whether accountants should stay on a key migration priority list. The federal government and the Finance Sector Union…