457 visa Archives

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

OPERATORS FINED NEARLY $100k FOR VISA WORKER CASH-BACK SCAM

Posted on April 9th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

The former operators of Bar Coluzzi in Darlinghurst have been hit with fines of more than $97,000 after being found guilty of forcing a 457-visa worker to repay a portion of her salary. The Victoria Street bar-café had sponsored a

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