http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/migrant-tribunals-under-resource-pressure/story-e6freono-1226009341601 Applications to the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) are up 26 per cent while applications to the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) are up 32 per cent. “Our workload is increasing,”…
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/study/_pdf/student-visa-report-to-31-12-2010.pdf Citizenship (the department). The report has been provided to assist education providers, representative bodies and policymakers. It is expected that this report will be further developed over time to…
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/flood-reconstruction.htm The government has announced fast-track processing of 457 visa applications specifically for reconstruction jobs in flood-affected areas, providing quick access to skilled overseas labour where local supply is insufficient.…
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/2011/free-seminars-for-skilled-migrants-in-victoria Skilled migrants who have recently arrived in Australia can get expert advice on finding work in selected occupations at free seminars in Victoria. The seminars will be held in…
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.…