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08 Mar 13
Australian 457 visa row fosters discontent within government
The ongoing Australian 457 visa row has already divided politicians in Australia but reports now suggest the discord is spreading to the governing Labor Party.
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06 Mar 13
457 visa row continues
The Australian government’s decision to tighten legislation surround the 457 visa program has provoked a political row which, according to some, is descending into pettiness which will do neither party any favours.
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05 Mar 13
PM and opposition leader clash over Australia visa changes
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has hit back at claims from Opposition Leader Tony Abbott that Ms Gillard's decision to tighten Australia visa policy 'demonises' overseas workers.
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04 Mar 13
Industry calls for au pair working holiday visa
Industries and agencies helping Australian families to recruit au pairs from overseas have called for their own category of working holiday visa to allow for longer stays.
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04 Mar 13
Prime minister backs 457 visa action
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said she supports the upcoming changes the 457 visa program, saying they will get the 'out of control' visa stream back on track.
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01 Mar 13
IT industry balks at 457 visa changes
Recruitment firms within the IT industry have criticised changes to the 457 visa system which make it harder for Australian firms to employer overseas workers, claiming the changes will result in fewer jobs overall.
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26 Feb 13
Australia visa changes criticised
A number of governmental and business groups have expressed their frustration at the government's decision to crack down on perceived abuse of an Australia visa program which permits foreign workers.
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25 Feb 13
Minister announces Australia 457 visa crackdown
Recently appointed Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has made one of his first pieces of business a crackdown on the 457 visa program after reports of widespread 'rorting' of the system have emerged.
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22 Feb 13
Australia visa applications hit record highs
The latest statistics from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show Australia visa applications and interest in travel to Australia had reached record levels.
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20 Feb 13
Government reportedly mulling expanding Australian Working Holiday Visa program
Reports from within the Australian government hint at the possible expansion of the Working Holiday Visa program. More industries could become eligible for holders to obtain a second year visa and the current age limit increased.
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12 Feb 13
Tony Abbott's increased population plan gains support
Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott's leaked Developing Northern Australia plan has gained the support of several key politicians - including state premiers.
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