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Significant employment opportunities in South Australia’s Olympic Dam project December 23, 2011 In great news for job seekers, South Australian Parliament recently ratified legislation which brings BHP Billiton’s massive Olympic Dam expansion one step closer to reality.

Increase in some Visa Application Charges from New Year December 22, 2011 Details have been released of increases in Visa Application Charges effective 1st January, 2012.

Significant Changes to Living Away From Home Allowance December 09, 2011 The Federal Treasurer in Australia has announced a consultation period in anticipation of what are expected to be significant changes to the Living Away From Home Allowance - or LAFHA - from 1st July, 2012.

Skilled Visas: IELTS and English Language Competency Requirements October 16, 2011 It used to be on the periphery of visa strategy. Now it is dead centre and is for many the main hurdle to be cleared on the way to an Australian visa. We’re talking about the IELTS test.

Skilled Visas: The Expression of Interest Model - A Radical Change to Skilled Visa Processing September 27, 2011 The Australian Government has decided to significantly alter the processing of most skilled visa applications, with the introduction of an Expression of Interest model, scheduled to commence on 1st July, 2012.

Skilled Migration: Victorian Government Issues State Sponsored Skilled Occupations Lists for 2011/12 September 24, 2011 The Victorian State Government has updated its lists of occupations it will sponsor for the 2011/12 year. These new lists reflect the occupations that are eligible to apply for Victorian state sponsorship.

Employer Sponsored Visas: How Using a Registered Migration Agent can Reduce ENS and RSMS Processing Times September 21, 2011 Employers and their prospective employees who are seeking visa approval under the ENS or RSMS can significantly reduce the application timescale by engaging a Registered Migration Agent that is happy to use a Decision Ready Checklist.

Skilled Visas: South Australia Releases Updated State Migration Plan September 21, 2011 South Australia has released details of the occupations it will sponsor for the grant of visas under the skilled migration program for the 2011/12 program year (ending on 30th June, 2012).

Skilled Visas: Perth now Regional for the Purpose of Skilled Visa Initiatives September 13, 2011 Australia's Immigration Minister has confirmed that Perth is now considered a regional location. This means significant opportunities for employers in the city, and for skilled individuals with close family who live in the WA capital.

Skilled Visas: New Points Test Introduced July 01, 2011 In what is a significant change, the Australian Government has today introduced a new skilled visa points test, the objective being to attract skilled migrants with strong English language proficiency, and significant work experience in their field.