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Government "jumping at union shadows" on 457 issue
Created on Tuesday 30 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
The 457 immigration visas scheme is being unfairly attacked by the Gillard government, according to Master Builders Australia (MBA), with proven cases of people abusing the system limited.
Wilhelm Harnisch, chief executive of the organisation, defended 457 visas following statements from immigration minister Brendan O'Connor on Sunday (April 28th) that new figures show reforms are needed.
"Genuine and proven cases of abuse of the skilled migration system are isolated and employers found guilty of misusing the system should rightly be punished," he explained.
"Demonising the 457 visa system and the use of foreign workers is not an appropriate policy response."
Statistics released by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) showed a decline in the growth rates of 457 grants, although Mr O'Connor ...
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Created on Tuesday 30 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
Immigration minister Brendan O'Connor has claimed more than 10,000 people are scamming the 457 visas system, equal to approximately ten per cent of those in Australia using the scheme. Mr O'Connor ...
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Created on Monday 29 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
The Migration Conferences 2013 will hit Melbourne in September this year, making it a great opportunity for registered migration agents (RMAs) to learn more about the latest industry developments. Whether ...
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Created on Monday 29 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
Temporary skilled immigration visas have returned to the spotlight this week, with Brendan O'Connor describing new figures as "concerning". The immigration minister, commenting on data ...
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Created on Friday 26 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
Holders of immigration visas are to be examined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with a data-matching exercise expected to weed out potential fraud and other breaches. The ATO said it will be ...
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Created on Wednesday 24 April 2013 Written by Editorial staff
It's just over a month before Migration Conferences 2013 kicks off, and registered migration agents keen to mark the occasion in style should book the opening event in Bali. Held at Club Med over ...
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