Announcement
01 Mar 2012
On 1 March 2012, the Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, announced changes to the permanent employer-sponsored visa program.
The changes entered into force on 1 July 2012.
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0 likely harmful
1 liberalising
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Implementation date
01 Jul 2012
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 01 Mar 2012
Labour market access
In force
Furthermore, the upper age limit for a person to be eligible for permanent residence (under a labor agreement) is increased from 45 to 50.
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Implementation date
01 Jul 2012
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 01 Mar 2012
Labour market access
In force
Semi-skilled occupations will no longer be eligible for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme under “special circumstances”. If employers wish to nominate foreign semi-skilled workers for permanent ...
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