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Subclass 403 Temporary Work International Relations Visa eligibility criteria Extended

Australian Government is taking the initiative to strengthen the relationship with our Pacific Island neighbours.  An arrangement to commence on 1 July will extend eligibility criteria for subclass 403 visa (Temporary Work International Relations). At present, Subclass 403 visa allows applicants to come to Australia on a temporary basis: in relation to a bilateral agreement (Government

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Visitor visa lodgement address changes

The Tourist stream and Sponsored Family Stream visitor visa applications lodgement address will change from 01/07/2018.   Addresses for lodging Tourist stream visitor visa applications Previously these applications were posted  or delivered by courier to the Department’s office in Adelaide, but will now be required to be posted to or delivered by courier to the Sydney office. The

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Visa program changes and Skilling Australians Fund News

Visa program changes Visas for General Practitioners The government will improve the targeting of the general practitioner visa to the doctor shortage area. From January 1, 2019, the government will determine the planned goals of about 2,100 overseas training doctors each year, contributing to the continued growth of the overall number of doctors. Other professional

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The Skilling Australian Fund legislation was just passed in the Senate

The Senate agreed to make two amendments to the bill: The amendment from Senator Cameron stipulated that the labour market test must be conducted within 4 months before the nomination, and the advertisement period is 4 weeks, so that a considerable proportion of Australians with appropriate qualifications and experience will be notified of the position.The

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