Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Terror plots hatched by migrants on refugee visas - dailytelegraph.com.au


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Terror plots hatched by migrants on refugee visas
dailytelegraph.com.au
As ASIO chief Duncan Lewis defended denying a link between refugees and terrorists, The Daily Telegraph can reveal a worrying pattern where at least eight terror plots were hatched by migrants on humanitarian or refugee visas. The Australian Strategic ...
Refugee-radical link a reality, but AFP and ASIO bosses continue to squirm over terrorThe Australian

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An art-lovers guide to Torres Strait culture

Forget Florence and Madrid, head to Queensland and experience world-class artwork from the Torres Strait.

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Terror plots hatched by migrants on refugee visas - dailytelegraph.com.au


dailytelegraph.com.au

Terror plots hatched by migrants on refugee visas
dailytelegraph.com.au
As ASIO chief Duncan Lewis defended denying a link between refugees and terrorists, The Daily Telegraph can reveal a worrying pattern where at least eight terror plots were hatched by migrants on humanitarian or refugee visas. Australian Strategic ...
Refugee-radical link a reality, but AFP and ASIO bosses continue to squirm over terrorThe Australian

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Vile visa abuse in jihadist attacks - dailytelegraph.com.au


dailytelegraph.com.au

Vile visa abuse in jihadist attacks
dailytelegraph.com.au
As ASIO chief Duncan Lewis defended denying a link between refugees and terrorists, The Daily Telegraph can reveal a worrying pattern where at least eight terror plots were hatched by migrants on humanitarian or refugee visas. Australian Strategic ...
Refugee-radical link a reality, but AFP and ASIO bosses continue to squirm over terrorThe Australian

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Eight terror incidents committed by jihadis in Australia on humanitarian visas - NEWS.com.au


Huffington Post Australia

Eight terror incidents committed by jihadis in Australia on humanitarian visas
NEWS.com.au
As ASIO chief Duncan Lewis defended denying a link between refugees and terrorists, The Daily Telegraph can reveal a worrying pattern where at least eight terror plots were hatched by migrants on humanitarian or refugee visas. Australian Strategic ...
ASIO chief Duncan Lewis reiterates refugee-terror link stanceThe Australian

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Originally Published here: Eight terror incidents committed by jihadis in Australia on humanitarian visas - NEWS.com.au

Scammers target migrants over visa details - The Australian


Scammers target migrants over visa details
The Australian
The scammers, who claim to be from the foreign affairs or immigration departments, call potential targets - especially migrants from India - accusing them of giving false information on visa or departure documents on their return to Australia. They're ...

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Busting 11 common myths about 457 visas - My Business


My Business

Busting 11 common myths about 457 visas
My Business
Australia's Prime Minister shocked almost everyone on 18 April 2017 abolishing the Temporary Work 457 visa, replacing it with the new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa due March 2018, with changes already made and more phasing in before then.
How Australia can capitalise on a global pool of roaming C-suite ...Business Insider

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Monday, May 29, 2017

Top spots to kayak in Brisbane

There’s no better way to explore Brisbane than with paddle in hand.

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Indians worst hit as Australia abolishes popular work visa ... - Times of India


Times of India

Indians worst hit as Australia abolishes popular work visa ...
Times of India
On April 18, Australia abolished a popular work visa it granted to 95,000 foreign workers every year. Indians used to get close to 25,000 of these.

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

How to do Australia’s largest sand islands in 9 days

Block out the next school holidays and head off on your own nine-day, island-hopping odys-sea.

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Migration agents, lawyers hit back at claim they made 457 visa a 'proxy permanent pathway' - SBS


SBS

Migration agents, lawyers hit back at claim they made 457 visa a 'proxy permanent pathway'
SBS
Migration advisers to Australian businesses have hit back at accusations from Department of Immigration chief Michael Pezzullo that they made the 457 temporary visa a pathway to permanent residency. The comments from Mr Pezzullo, made to Senate ...



Originally Published here: Migration agents, lawyers hit back at claim they made 457 visa a 'proxy permanent pathway' - SBS

Indians worst hit as Australia abolishes popular work visa - Times of India


Times of India

Indians worst hit as Australia abolishes popular work visa
Times of India
"We are an immigration nation, but the fact remains: Australian workers must have priority for Australian jobs, so we are abolishing the 457 visa, the visa that brings temporary foreign workers into our country ," Australian Prime Minister Malcolm ...



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Thursday, May 25, 2017

6 things to do these school holidays on the Sunshine Coast

Cure boredom these school holidays with this fool-proof list of activities.

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A local’s guide to Mackay’s great outdoors

Mackay is so much more than just a quick stop on the highway: when it comes to nature, there's no limit to what you'll find.

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Airservices Australia boss: 457 visa change won't affect air safety - The Australian


The Australian

Airservices Australia boss: 457 visa change won't affect air safety
The Australian
“Some of them were originally on 457 visas but have converted across to a different type of visa,” Mr Harfield said. “We are just working through them individually, but I can guarantee that there will be no impact to the safety or operations of the air ...
Defence aviation sector to be hit by changes to 457 visasDefence Connect

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Australian businesses warn of visa reform costs in talent war - Financial Times


Financial Times

Australian businesses warn of visa reform costs in talent war
Financial Times
Bill Morrow is now one of hundreds of foreign executives, researchers and technology professionals headhunted by Australian companies and universities whose future is in doubt because of a crackdown on skilled “457” visas by the country's Conservative ...



Originally Published here: Australian businesses warn of visa reform costs in talent war - Financial Times

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

8 scenic drives you need to do at least once in your life

Venture off the beaten path with these road trips that buck the quickest route for the most scenic.

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Australia warned of visa reform cost in global talent war - Financial Times


Australia warned of visa reform cost in global talent war
Financial Times
Bill Morrow is now one of hundreds of foreign executives, researchers and technology professionals headhunted by Australian companies and universities whose future is in doubt because of a crackdown on skilled “457” visas by the country's Conservative ...



Originally Published here: Australia warned of visa reform cost in global talent war - Financial Times

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Hundreds of protection visas revoked - The Australian


The Australian

Hundreds of protection visas revoked
The Australian
Department Secretary Mike Pezzullo yesterday told a Senate estimates hearing that a total of 278 protection visas had been revoked since 2014 while a further 335 visas were being “considered for cancellation”. Mr Pezzullo said the 278 visas had been ...

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9 of the best day trips from the Sunshine Coast

Beautiful beaches aside, if you're looking to mix up your daily activities list, this one's for you.

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Unis not consulted over 457 visa changes - The West Australian


The West Australian

Unis not consulted over 457 visa changes
The West Australian
"We expect them to be across their brief and understand what Australia's skills needs are," Mr Pezzullo said. He said government departments could consult on changes "to the nth degree" but people would always have issues. "But you haven't consulted, ...
Business and universities not buying 457 replacement visasThe Australian Financial Review
Top medical bosses speak out over 457 visa changesDaily Mail

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Originally Published here: Unis not consulted over 457 visa changes - The West Australian

Monday, May 22, 2017

Labor questions changes to 457 visa regime – politics live - The Guardian


The Guardian

Labor questions changes to 457 visa regime – politics live
The Guardian
Labor's Kim Carr is asking immigration department head Mike Pezzullo about changes to Australia's 457 visa regime for skilled workers coming to Australia. Pezzullo has said the department is keen to move away from the “blunt 457 scheme” which has ...



Originally Published here: Labor questions changes to 457 visa regime – politics live - The Guardian

Visa application waits likely to worsen - NEWS.com.au


ABC Online

Visa application waits likely to worsen
NEWS.com.au
Mr Pezzullo was also asked about any security risks around folding three visa and citizenship call centres in London, Ottowa and Sydney into one Australian base and outsourcing the service to a private operator. Labor Senator Murray Watt asked whether ...
Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid staff cuts at Immigration DepartmentABC Online

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Originally Published here: Visa application waits likely to worsen - NEWS.com.au

Visa application waits likely to worsen - 9news.com.au


ABC Online

Visa application waits likely to worsen
9news.com.au
Wait times for Australian visas and citizenship applications are likely to worsen following the axing of hundreds of staff, a boom in lodgements and a shift to automation. Immigration boss Michael Pezzullo says his department has, in the two most ...
Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid staff cuts at Immigration DepartmentABC Online

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Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid staff cuts at Immigration Department - ABC Online


ABC Online

Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid staff cuts at Immigration Department
ABC Online
Department secretary Mike Pezzullo told Senate Estimates he would give no guarantee that waiting times would not increase for citizenship, refugee or permanent migration visas. He indicated some visa applicants might have to wait longer but he took an ...
Visa application waits likely to worsen9news.com.au

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Originally Published here: Citizenship, visa waiting times could increase amid staff cuts at Immigration Department - ABC Online

How the 457 visa reforms overlooked the cheapest foreign workers - SBS


SBS

How the 457 visa reforms overlooked the cheapest foreign workers
SBS
Wayne Parcell PSM, Global Immigration Leader at EY and former Department of Immigration official, said the hospitality sector is under pressure from a difficulty employing and keeping Australian workers, and the restrictions in the 457 program such as ...
Minimum wage for temporary visa holders falls behind inflationBellingen Courier Sun
Industries pick top jobs for 457 exemptionARNnet

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Originally Published here: How the 457 visa reforms overlooked the cheapest foreign workers - SBS

5 of the best active family holidays in Queensland

Swap the screens for outdoor adventures on your next family holiday.

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Highly skilled foreign workers turning down Australian jobs over 457 visa changes - SBS


SBS

Highly skilled foreign workers turning down Australian jobs over 457 visa changes
SBS
One of Australia's top medical research has told SBS World News at least six institutes have had their job offers rejected by star scientists abroad following the federal government's recent visa overhaul. Association of Australian Medical Research ...



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