Greenberg Traurig, LLP (LexBlog Australia)
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Report Calls for Simplifying Australia’s 457 Visa Program and Increased Worksite Compliance
In a government-commissioned report published in September 2014, an independent panel concluded that Australia’s 457 visa program was too complicated and burdensome for employers and applicants. The report proposed several changes to simplify and streamline the 457 visa process. The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) allows skilled workers to work for a sponsoring employer...
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Australia: Fair Work Inspectors Can Now Check For Immigration Compliance
All Australian businesses were already under the obligation to only employ staff authorized to work in Australia. Those businesses that are registered to sponsor overseas employees have additional obligations as well, such as a duty to provide notifications to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and to ensure that visa holders receive market salary...