#Immigration
Addressing the Controversy: challenges and Benefits of Hiring Foreign Workers on 457 Visas
In 1996, then Prime Minister Paul Keating proposed the 457 Temporary Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa program. The subsequent Howard government then oversaw the implementation of the scheme, which enabled Australia to catch up to the immigration programs of many other developed countries, and thus increase its participation in global trade. The program still exists today […]
The challenges of importing skills to drive innovation
Australia is lagging behind in the innovation stakes, ranking 17th for 2 years running in the Global Innovation Index 2015. We are being overtaken by the likes of New Zealand and even smaller markets like Luxembourg amongst a range of criteria, such as business sophistication, infrastructure, human capital and research and creative outputs, amongst others. […]
Scammers using deportation threats
Scammers are calling visa holders and Australian citizens with threats of deportation, claiming that they have not filled out their forms correctly and must pay around $1,000 to have the forms resubmitted.
Refugee wins 2010 ethnic business award for Looksmart Alterations
Abraham Hatoum, Managing Director of Australian Franchise clothing alterations business LookSmart Alterations, was awarded the 2010 Ethnic Business Award in the large business category, for personal and business endurance through hardship, success and contributions to the community.