Overseas workers

PUNDIT MOCKS MIGRATION DEBATE

Posted on October 23rd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
In an astounding display of hyperbole and misrepresentation a conservative commentator has spewed opinion all over right-wing media about the AHA’s confrontational ad on policies to cut migrant visas. News24, the rebranded phoenix of Sky News, had National Conservative Institute

AHA CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS WORKFORCE RISKS

Posted on October 19th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) is using social media to put the spotlight on how changes to migration policy could reshape Australia’s workforce, with its striking new ad (below) envisioning what life could be like for ordinary Australians if major

MIGRATION REVIEW TO GET THE JOB DONE

Posted on May 1st, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Albanese government’s assessment and reform of Australia’s migration system is heralded to strip red tap and greatly reduce delays to skilled workers being granted permanent residency. Late last week at the National Press Club, home affairs minister Clare O’Neil

NEW VISA REG’S HELP STAFF CRISIS AS NSW EASES COVID RULES

Posted on November 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Government has announced key changes to international border arrangements and working visas, as New South Wales further eases restrictions. This week brought news that Federal rules on Australia’s borders change from 1 December, welcoming back international students, skilled

UK FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BOON FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on June 16th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A newly negotiated Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom could be good news for the struggling hospitality sector, and pave the way for a return to trade relations between the nations.  Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Cornwall

STAFF SHORTAGE PROMPTING CASH FOR CHEFS

Posted on April 14th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Lewis Group has announced it is offering a signing bonus of $2,500 for chefs as the industry feels the pinch of the labour shortage crisis. A Federal Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Migration was told this week of staff shortages

GOVT TO SLASH FOREIGN WORKER VISAS

Posted on April 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The troubled Turnbull government has set aside budget planning to announce it is scrapping the 457-visa program in favour of one with stricter controls and mandates to employ Australians. The Prime Minister unveiled the new scheme via a Facebook release

GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on March 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. Citing that “legitimate concerns” have been raised, Senator Colbeck revealed Prime Minister Turnbull tasked him