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Australian Temporary Visa Holder Statistics July 31, 2024

The Australian Department of Home Affairs publishes data via the Australian Bureau of Statistics on temporary visa holders in Australia. The most recent data comes from July 31, 2023. In this article, we look at the

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Australian Temporary Visa Holder Statistics February 29, 2024

The Australian Department of Home Affairs publishes data via the Australian Bureau of Statistics on temporary visa holders in Australia. The most recent data comes from July 31, 2023. In this article, we look at the

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Australian Temporary Visa Holder Statistics July 31, 2023

The Australian Department of Home Affairs publishes data via the Australian Bureau of Statistics on temporary visa holders in Australia. The most recent data comes from July 31, 2023. In this article, we look at the

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Australian Temporary Visa Holder Statistics December 31, 2022

The Australian Department of Home Affairs publishes data via the Australian Bureau of Statistics on temporary visa holders in Australia. The most recent data comes from December 31, 2022 and it makes for interesting reading on: Australia’s unemployment rate was just 3.7% in January 2023 and yet anecdotal evidence from discussions with vSure customers (typically

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Australian Temporary Visa Holder Statistics October 31, 2022

The Australian Department of Home Affairs publishes data via the Australian Bureau of Statistics on temporary visa holders in Australia. The most recent data comes from October 31, 2022 and it makes for interesting reading on the recovery in temporary visa holders in Australia with work rights, post borders reopening. Australia’s unemployment rate was just

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Right To Work checks – key compliance obligation in Australia

Because it sits outside the Fairwork Act and other related employment legislation, the obligation of every employer to check (and monitor) the Right To Work of all staff is in my opinion, the most overlooked compliance obligation in Australian HR and Payroll departments. Right to Work Compliance enforced by the Department of Home Affairs Living

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Which Visa Types Contribute Most to Net Overseas Migration?

Migration makes a significant impact on Australia’s population, with more than 28% of people living in Australia having been born overseas. Australia has one of the most rigorous permanent migration programs in the world – very selective and subject to an annual cap for each visa type. However, the permanent migration program is only part

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Migration to Australia Driven by Returning Aussies, Departing Yanks and Fewer Poms

There have been many articles published recently concerning high Net Overseas Migration to Australia. This article looks at recent ABS data on Net Overseas Migration and discusses the changing mix of settlement in Australia by nationality. Overall Trend Net overseas migration was 267,000 in 2018-19. After historic highs of close to 300,000 in 2008-09, numbers

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2018-19 Migration Program Update

The 2018-19 Migration Program outcome has been released by the Department of Home Affairs. This article looks at the 2018-19 migration program numbers, the planning levels for 2019-20 and trends in permanent versus temporary migration to Australia. Overall Trends A summary of the program outcomes from 2014-15 to 2018-19 and the planning level for 2019-20

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The Global Talent Scheme – Opportunities for Employers

The Global Talent Scheme is the main initiative in the Government’s aim to create a more targeted migration program. This article looks into the Global Talent Scheme and examines the benefits for businesses and individuals. What is the Global Talent Scheme? There are two parts to the Global Talent Scheme: Global Talent – Employer Sponsored

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