http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au Migration Services Mon, 20 May 2013 01:38:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-05-20-113820/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-05-20-113820/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 01:38:20 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=76518520b689f7a38fac4974a0ec7055 http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-prn1/50271_155455747829328_80841340_q.jpg

Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce
Bookings for our Melbourne leg of the ESP supported Business Briefing on Migration and Visas this Wednesday will be closing soon. Places must be pre-booked at: https://irishaustralianchamberofcommerce.worldsecuresystems.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=100474]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-05-20-113820/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/australian-budget-2013-14-revealstotal-migration-program-numbers-remain-unch/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/australian-budget-2013-14-revealstotal-migration-program-numbers-remain-unch/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 22:56:01 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=1172930a1330a825c6b9828f0eeb0e53 Total Migration Program numbers remain unchanged at 190,000;
Skilled Program down by 700 places to 128,550;
Family Program up by 700 to 60,885;

http://www.budget.gov.au/2013-14/content/at_a_glance/html/at_a_glance.htm


Budget 2013-14 - Budget at a Glance
www.budget.gov.au
The Government has a clear path to return the budget to surplus by 2016‑17 while supporting jobs and growth and building a stronger economy, a smarter nation and a fairer society.]]> Total Migration Program numbers remain unchanged at 190,000;
Skilled Program down by 700 places to 128,550;
Family Program up by 700 to 60,885;

http://www.budget.gov.au/2013-14/content/at_a_glance/html/at_a_glance.htm


Budget 2013-14 - Budget at a Glance
www.budget.gov.au
The Government has a clear path to return the budget to surplus by 2016?17 while supporting jobs and growth and building a stronger economy, a smarter nation and a fairer society.]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/australian-budget-2013-14-revealstotal-migration-program-numbers-remain-unch/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/looking-forward-to-this/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/looking-forward-to-this/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 08:14:35 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=1e2489dc4d8539e544f4565dfa32ad53

Sydney Sporting Lunch celebrating the British & Irish Lions Tour
irishchamber.com.au
The Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce are proud to present our 2013 Rugby Lunch in Sydney.]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/looking-forward-to-this/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/a-lack-of-specialists-in-some-areas-is-constraining-economic-growth-in-nswquotsk/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/a-lack-of-specialists-in-some-areas-is-constraining-economic-growth-in-nswquotsk/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 03:25:49 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=0fbf49907536dbb6589f79cb340ad9d0 “Skilled migration is one way to address these shortages'
The Legislative Assembly Committee on Economic Development will commence an Inquiry into skill shortages in NSW, Committee Chair Mr David Elliott MP, announced today. “A lack of specialists in some areas is constraining economic growth in NSW,” Mr Elliott said. “Skilled migration is one way to address these shortages, and the Committee will be examining the value of skilled migration to the NSW economy.”]]> “Skilled migration is one way to address these shortages'
The Legislative Assembly Committee on Economic Development will commence an Inquiry into skill shortages in NSW, Committee Chair Mr David Elliott MP, announced today. “A lack of specialists in some areas is constraining economic growth in NSW,” Mr Elliott said. “Skilled migration is one way to address these shortages, and the Committee will be examining the value of skilled migration to the NSW economy.”]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/a-lack-of-specialists-in-some-areas-is-constraining-economic-growth-in-nswquotsk/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/inquiry-into-skill-shortages-in-nswthe-nsw-government-has-announced-it-will-con/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/inquiry-into-skill-shortages-in-nswthe-nsw-government-has-announced-it-will-con/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 03:21:14 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=565353f113725095e4e33fe6b0faf37b The NSW Government has announced it will conduct an Inquiry into skill shortages in the state, and will "inquire into and report on the value and contribution of skilled migration into New South Wales".
The Inquiry's Terms of Reference is as follows:
The Committee has determined to inquire into, and report on, the value and contribution of skilled migration into NSW, with particular reference to regional communities, the public sector and
professional shortfalls. In particular, the Committee will focus on:
• Identifying gaps and areas of need in particular industries, professions and communities; and
• Identifying strategies for government to assist in addressing skill shortages.
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/committee.nsf/0/BD3C34D2F655B7B3CA257B6500232044]]> The NSW Government has announced it will conduct an Inquiry into skill shortages in the state, and will "inquire into and report on the value and contribution of skilled migration into New South Wales".
The Inquiry's Terms of Reference is as follows:
The Committee has determined to inquire into, and report on, the value and contribution of skilled migration into NSW, with particular reference to regional communities, the public sector and
professional shortfalls. In particular, the Committee will focus on:
• Identifying gaps and areas of need in particular industries, professions and communities; and
• Identifying strategies for government to assist in addressing skill shortages.
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/committee.nsf/0/BD3C34D2F655B7B3CA257B6500232044]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/inquiry-into-skill-shortages-in-nswthe-nsw-government-has-announced-it-will-con/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/visa-and-tax-updatethursday-600-pm-9th-may-2013level-fifteen-the-americ/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/visa-and-tax-updatethursday-600-pm-9th-may-2013level-fifteen-the-americ/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 02:38:31 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=a2cc04ee21fcff7d1c1a760e64419e02 Thursday | 6:00 pm | 9th May, 2013
Level Fifteen, The American Club, 131 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

The immigration Minister has just released a discussion paper regarding changes to the 457 visa program.
We’ll be providing a summary of the papers proposed changes with commentary on what employers and employees can expect from changes
Book your seat now at :http://irishchamber.com.au/news-and-events/visa-and-financial-update?goback=.gde_3145867_member_237711623


Visa and Financial Update
irishchamber.com.au
With the rapidly changing migration landscape and the focus of debate surrounding the 457 visa scheme, our board member, John McQuaid of Arrive Australia will present the latest information on the significant changes to employers' responsibilities under the new guidelines. He will be joined by Rae N...]]> Thursday | 6:00 pm | 9th May, 2013
Level Fifteen, The American Club, 131 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

The immigration Minister has just released a discussion paper regarding changes to the 457 visa program.
We’ll be providing a summary of the papers proposed changes with commentary on what employers and employees can expect from changes
Book your seat now at :http://irishchamber.com.au/news-and-events/visa-and-financial-update?goback=.gde_3145867_member_237711623


Visa and Financial Update
irishchamber.com.au
With the rapidly changing migration landscape and the focus of debate surrounding the 457 visa scheme, our board member, John McQuaid of Arrive Australia will present the latest information on the significant changes to employers' responsibilities under the new guidelines. He will be joined by Rae N...]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/visa-and-tax-updatethursday-600-pm-9th-may-2013level-fifteen-the-americ/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/trades-recognition-australia-trahave-increased-their-fees-for-trades-migrati/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/trades-recognition-australia-trahave-increased-their-fees-for-trades-migrati/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 01:58:20 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=47cb5ec7265d2cf9639a9aef3264c2d8 A hefty hike in trades assessment fees this body comes into effect today
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/SkillsAssessment/TradesRecognitionAustralia/TRANotices/Pages/TRAFees.aspx


TRA Program fees increase
www.innovation.gov.au
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), in line with the Australian Government Cost Recovery Policy, periodically reviews its cost structure and fees with regard to the provision of trade skills assessment services. TRA’s costs were last reviewed in 2006. The cost of managing TRA programs has increased…]]> A hefty hike in trades assessment fees this body comes into effect today
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/SkillsAssessment/TradesRecognitionAustralia/TRANotices/Pages/TRAFees.aspx


TRA Program fees increase
www.innovation.gov.au
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), in line with the Australian Government Cost Recovery Policy, periodically reviews its cost structure and fees with regard to the provision of trade skills assessment services. TRA’s costs were last reviewed in 2006. The cost of managing TRA programs has increased…]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/trades-recognition-australia-trahave-increased-their-fees-for-trades-migrati/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/this-morning-we-see-the-minister-for-immigration-under-fire-for-unsubstantiated/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/this-morning-we-see-the-minister-for-immigration-under-fire-for-unsubstantiated/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 01:39:28 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=d005e1003cbffa57787dd5a4b24e61c9 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/immigration/visa-rort-claim-based-on-an-estimate-admits-brendan-oconnor/story-fn9hm1gu-1226634467977


457 visa rort claim based on an estimate, admits Brendan O'Connor
www.theaustralian.com.au
IMMIGRATION Minister Brendan O'Connor has admitted his claim the 457 visa system was plagued by 10,000 "rorts" was his own estimate, and not grounded in specific advice from his department.]]> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/immigration/visa-rort-claim-based-on-an-estimate-admits-brendan-oconnor/story-fn9hm1gu-1226634467977


457 visa rort claim based on an estimate, admits Brendan O'Connor
www.theaustralian.com.au
IMMIGRATION Minister Brendan O'Connor has admitted his claim the 457 visa system was plagued by 10,000 "rorts" was his own estimate, and not grounded in specific advice from his department.]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/this-morning-we-see-the-minister-for-immigration-under-fire-for-unsubstantiated/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/the-australian-commissioner-of-taxation-has-issued-a-quotnotice-of-data-matching-pr/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/the-australian-commissioner-of-taxation-has-issued-a-quotnotice-of-data-matching-pr/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:27:13 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=940c50d222d21feff92b7f77cae1c7dc Operating under the "Dept of Immigration $citienzhip Temporary Working Visas Data Matching Program", the Notice claims this data will be "electronically matched and analysed...to identify potential fraud, and other non compliance with lodgement and payment obligations", and that the records collected will relate to approximately 1 million visa grantees.]]> Operating under the "Dept of Immigration $citienzhip Temporary Working Visas Data Matching Program", the Notice claims this data will be "electronically matched and analysed...to identify potential fraud, and other non compliance with lodgement and payment obligations", and that the records collected will relate to approximately 1 million visa grantees.]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/the-australian-commissioner-of-taxation-has-issued-a-quotnotice-of-data-matching-pr/feed/ 0 http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-04-17-155739/ http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-04-17-155739/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:57:39 +0000 Arrive Australia Migration Services http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/?guid=74eea1d4408dd41a093eed412607890e http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-prn1/50271_155455747829328_80841340_q.jpg

Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce
SYDNEY 9th MAY - SAVE THE DATE VISA & FINANCE UPDATE Our business update sessions for 2013 to inform members and their guests on matters migration and financial - with particular significance to recently arrived young Irish in Australia and the employers who take them on - will kick off at 6pm on 9th May at Level Fifteen at the American Club in Sydney. With the rapidly changing migration landscape and the focus of debate surrounding the 457 visa scheme, our board member, John McQuaid of Arrive Australia will present the latest information on the significant changes to employers' responsibilities under the new guidelines. He will be joined by fellow member Rae Ni Corraidh from Bentleys NSW who will consider the financial obligations on both sides of the relationship. Supported by the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Program, this event will give you access to professional migration and financial advice normally costing hundreds of dollars in a welcoming environment with networking opportunities before and after the presentations. Finger food provided, cash bar for networking drinks before and after the event. Save the date, bookings open soon. This event will be free to members, guests may purchase admission in advance for $10 + GST.]]> http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-prn1/50271_155455747829328_80841340_q.jpg

Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce
SYDNEY 9th MAY - SAVE THE DATE VISA & FINANCE UPDATE Our business update sessions for 2013 to inform members and their guests on matters migration and financial - with particular significance to recently arrived young Irish in Australia and the employers who take them on - will kick off at 6pm on 9th May at Level Fifteen at the American Club in Sydney. With the rapidly changing migration landscape and the focus of debate surrounding the 457 visa scheme, our board member, John McQuaid of Arrive Australia will present the latest information on the significant changes to employers' responsibilities under the new guidelines. He will be joined by fellow member Rae Ni Corraidh from Bentleys NSW who will consider the financial obligations on both sides of the relationship. Supported by the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Program, this event will give you access to professional migration and financial advice normally costing hundreds of dollars in a welcoming environment with networking opportunities before and after the presentations. Finger food provided, cash bar for networking drinks before and after the event. Save the date, bookings open soon. This event will be free to members, guests may purchase admission in advance for $10 + GST.]]> http://www.arriveaustralia.com.au/news/arrive-australia-migration-servicess-facebook-wall-2013-04-17-155739/feed/ 0