Australian Immigration Minister, Senator Chris Evans, yesterday released a discussion paper outlining his plans to make employers of 457 Visa holders more responsible. Under the scheme’s changes, which are hoped to be implemented in September this year, employers sponsoring overseas temporary workers will face fierce penalties if they don’t uphold their sponsorship obligations. These could run to $110,000 or 10 years in prison. The new system will also allow inspectors to search workplaces to ensure things are as they should be.
The Australian government is currently working hard to allow overseas workers into the country to fill gaps in Australia’s labour market. There are various working visas available to migrants with the right skills and in some cases, where there is a high demand, skilled applicants may find they are awarded extra points towards their visa. Take a look at www.workingin-australia.com to find the easiest way to access your new life.
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