Reminder! The Australian government wants to reduce the number of visas from 99 to 10. What’s your say? MCA wants to remind its readers about the Australian Government’s Policy Consultation Paper – Visa Simplification: Transforming Australia’s Visa System. The Australian government is seeking views and opinions on Australia’s future visa system and you can contribute to this…
Australia demands equal immigration rights to EU citizens after Brexit Australia and other Commonwealth countries are demanding that their citizens should be granted the same rights as Europeans to live and work in the UK after Brexit, ahead of post-Brexit trade talks. Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said her colleagues in government would be disappointed…
Policy heavyweights to discuss TAFE future The Australian Education Union (AEU) is holding a national TAFE conference in Sydney on Friday 20 October. The purpose is to initiate discussion and debate around the future of TAFE and the importance of developing new public policy in the sector. Speakers include Professor Leesa Wheelahan (University of Toronto);…
Student numbers slide following VET student loan crackdown The number of students accessing loans under the former VET FEE-HELP (VFH) scheme fell by 30% in 2016, following the federal government crackdown on unscrupulous training providers, according to official figures. The 2016 VET FEE-HELP Statistical Report, released by the Department of Education and Training shows: A…
Australia Indonesia Youth Exchange Program: Applications now open Applications for the 2017-18 Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP) are now open. Australia and Indonesia established the program in 1981 to promote cross-cultural understanding and exchange among young Australians and Indonesians. It provides an opportunity for participants to experience firsthand the culture and society of each country.…
World university rankings under threat if unis take a cut Six Australian universities are currently in the list of elite universities in a key global ranking but commentators warn funding cuts may weaken the country’s competitive position. Led by the universities of Melbourne and Queensland, Australia had 23 institutions in a list of the Top…
Citizenship changes deeply unfair, jeopardise Australia’s reputation: Diversity Council of Australia Diversity Council Australia has told a Senate Inquiry examining the proposed Citizenship Bill that the changes will see Australia lose a great deal of talent. DCA – a not-for-profit workplace diversity and inclusion advisor to business, argues that if the Government went ahead with…
Irish vet fails oral English test for skilled visa application An Irish vet failed to meet the requirements for a skilled migrant visa after she did not pass a language test, despite being a native English speaker and holding two degrees. The Department of Immigration, however, says she did not need to take the test…
Visa-free entry for Australians into Qatar Australia is one of the 80 countries whose nationals can now visit Qatar without obtaining a visa beforehand. The list of 80 countries includes Australia, Brazil, China, India, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, the United States and all EU member countries. Officials in Qatar hope the move will spur…
Government allows South Korean family to stay in Australia A Melbourne based South Korean family of five due to be deported have been granted the right to stay in Australia, following a last minute government intervention An SBS report said the Lee family have lived in Australia for nine years and were due to be deported to…