Do you know the visa status of contractors on your work site?
It’s critical to be aware of your workers’ current visa status – or else you may be faced with a hefty fine…or worse. Australia Border Force launches ‘Operation Battenrun’ Australian Border Force has recently cracked down on ‘unscrupulous’ Labour Hire Intermediaries (LHI). A number of individuals, operating as LHIs, were located and detained across multiple […]
DIBP clarify Bridging Visa A holders cannot ‘re-activate’ on return
The Department of Home Affairs has clarified that Bridging Visa A holders who depart Australia cannot have their Bridging Visa ‘re-activated’ on return. This may cause issues for employees who need to travel internationally while waiting for a decision on a visa application. Employers need to ensure that Bridging Visa A holders obtain a Bridging […]