Latest Updates , Australia Immigration

In this section you will find the latest news on Australia immigration, visas, and work permits in the Australia.

Changes to the Working Holiday Visa in Australia

Australia has a "working holiday maker (WHM)" programme that allows foreign visitors to earn money while temporarily travelling in Australia. Persons qualifying for this type of visa may also study in Australia for a short time.

Under a bill submitted this month, the program will be altered to expand these opportunities. Young people will now be able to stay longer with one employer and study an extra month while they are in Australia, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone announced on 09 May, 2006.

Under the previous working holiday makers, people could work for three months with one employer, but that will now be extended to allow work for the same employer for an extra three months (six months total).WHM holders will further be allowed to study in Australia for four months instead of the current three months.

Australia Expos for Skilled Immigrants

Australia Needs Skills Expos have proved to be very successful and are being held all around the World. Prospective immigrants can find suitable work in Australia and Australian employers can find people with the right skills for a particular job.