New training levy to replace 457 visa training benchmark for business sponsors
Budget reveals new training levy on businesses sponsoring on the new TSS visa The budget announced yesterday has revealed plans to impose a training levy to raise $1.2 billion from businesses looking to sponsor overseas employees under the new Temporary Skill Shortage (‘TSS’) visa. The TSS visa will replace the highly politicised 457 program in […]
Charging for Migration Outcome – a major feature of 2016
Despite commencing in December 2015, the implementation of the ‘Charging for a Migration Outcome’ (‘CFMO’) regulations have been a major feature of the first half of 2016. CFMO laws prohibit sponsors, visa applicants, or third parties from offering, asking for, giving or receiving a ‘benefit’ in exchange for visa sponsorship. Benefit is broadly defined and […]
Productivity Commission to review costs of migration
The Federal Government has announced a review of visa charges by the Productivity Commission. The scope of the review will be wide-reaching and examine the overall benefits and costs of migration. The review is intended to identify future options for migrant intake, minimise administrative costs and improve the budget. The final report is due in […]