by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
As of March 23, the Queensland government will be the latest state to begin recognising the legal rights of civil partnerships. On February 4 the deputy premier Andrew Fraser stated that the state governor had approved the passing of the Civil Partnerships Act 2011....
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
A massive survey of Australian business leaders has shown that local sentiments towards hiring and job growth remain high despite financial uncertainty abroad. Researchers at recruitment specialists Hudson have interviewed over 4,000 employers across the country in...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
While it has been widely noted that the current expansion in the mining and resources sector has provided roles for skilled migrant workers from countries around the world, Queensland is set to receive additional assistance to expand its economic presence. According...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is introducing new visa pricing arrangements. Some changes, including a reduction in the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for new students, take effect from January 2012. Other changes will be progressively introduced over...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
DIAC has announced that it expects to commence allocating some General Skilled Migration (GSM) Priority Group 5 applications this program year (2011-12). This group comprises approximately 27 347 onshore applications, and 15 284 offshore applications. About 1000...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
Increasing targeted migration is “an important step” in meeting the needs of Western Australia’s booming resources sector, according to one executive. Speaking after the publication of new migration statistics from the Department of Immigration and...
