Migration Newsflash

Keep up-to-date with issues and developments in the immigration environment.

	24/05/2013
This edition includes details and business implications from the Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Act 2013 commencing 1 June 2013.

	16/05/2013
This Migration Newsflash includes details of changes to the 457 visa application charge announced in the 2013 Federal Budget.

	30/04/2013
This issue discusses the release of details on a data matching program allowing the ATO to acquire temporary working visa data from DIAC.

	21/03/2013
We summarise the changes to the Visitor visa stream, together with an outline of the FWO's increased powers to monitor 457 compliance.

	15/03/2013
This Migration Newsflash provides details of changes to the Visitor visa stream effective from 23 March 2013.

	5/03/2013
KPMG provides a further update on the 457 visa program changes announced on 23 February 2013 by the Department of Immigration & Citizenship.

	26/02/2013
This Migration Newsflash outlines changes around the Temporary (Work) Skilled subclass 457 visa announced by the Minister for Immigration.

	19/12/2012
This Migration Newsflash includes details about the increases to visa charges effective 1 January 2013 and information about visa labelling charges.

	28/11/2012
We outline key reforms of the Employer Sanctions Bill and implications for individuals and employers.

	26/11/2012
We summarise the key elements of the Significant Investor visa, which became effective 24 November 2012. A Chinese translation is available.

	25/10/2012
This Migration Newsflash outlines the visa application charge increases effective 1 January 2013.

	22/10/2012
We summarise new legislation which makes further changes to temporary work visas, affecting applications lodged on or after 24 November 2012.

	17/10/2012
We outline changes to the Migration Act 1958 that would be made to legislate on the status of offshore resource project workers.

	14/09/2012
We summarise the key features of two Australian Visa Application Centres (AVACs) that will be set up in Beijing and Shanghai.

	3/07/2012
We outline important changes under Temporary Business Entry and Employer Nominated Permanent Residence Schemes, as announced in the Federal Budget.

	10/05/2012
We outline important changes to the migration program commencing 1 July 2012 under the Immigration portfolio, as announced in the Federal Budget.

	9/03/2012
The changes conclude the government's review of the skilled migration program. The announced changes have been flagged to commence on 1 July 2012.

	1/12/2011
This Migration Newsflash summarises the Australian Government's plans to cut living-away-from-home ("LAFH") allowances and benefits.

	16/11/2011
Living Away From Home benefits provided as a reimbursement may now be considered a part of an expatriate's earnings, confirmed by DIAC.

	8/11/2011
Implications for employers when considering making 457 visa holders redundant or otherwise terminate their employment.

	4/11/2011
Summarises the new accreditation scheme that will allow companies to obtain approval for priority processing and a 6 year business sponsorship.

	5/10/2011
An overview of Enterprise Migration Agreements designed to address skill shortages in the resources sector.

	10/08/2011
This Migration Newsflash outlines the new sponsor accreditation scheme commencing November 2011.

	20/07/2011
This Migration Newsflash provides a summary of the changes to the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme to assist Perth businesses.

	12/05/2011
A brief summary of the important changes to migration announced by the Australian Government in the Federal Budget 2011-12.

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