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Australian borders opened to highly skilled workers

After almost two years of restricted international travel, countries worldwide are grappling with shortages in skilled workers, racing to secure the necessary talent. Australia is no different with in-demand skills being spread across IT, project management, operations, education, and of course, health professionals. To keep up, the Australian government announced a number of welcome changes that will make it easier for businesses to secure overseas talent for their businesses.

5 insights: Australia’s skilled visa sponsorship inquiry

Australia’s visa sponsorship and migration program has been hard hit by COVID-19, with 500,000 temporary visa holders leaving the country in the past 12 months. The Parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program handed down its interim report in March which includes 12 recommendations.

22 new Occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List in Australia (PMSOL)

Last week came a much-anticipated change to Australian migration, which has been heavily impacted by Covid-19. The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of a range of skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). This is a great opportunity for skilled immigrants who are seeking to move to, or continue work in, Australia.

Labour Hire Licensing in Australia: where are we now?

Labour hire licensing is slowly being introduced across Australia, to ensure the safe and legal engagement of workers. The latest state to implement the Licensing Act was Victoria in October 2019, with South Australia enacting major changes to their Act in July 2020.

What does the Budget mean for contractors?

The recent Federal Budget announcement was a robust response to the impact of the global pandemic. The significant fiscal spending plans will support individuals and businesses by way of tax cuts, hiring incentives and COVID-19 related support payments. What does this mean for contractors?

Top tax-time strategies for contractors

The lead up to the end of tax year is always a great time to reflect on your goals, tie up loose ends and take steps to improve your financial strategies as a contractor. In these unprecedented times when many people are experiencing changes to work and income, it’s even more important to make smart decisions to boost your super, reduce tax, maximise government entitlements and build wealth.

Priority skilled visas and travel exemptions for Australian jobs

The Australian Government has released a list of priority skills that will be granted travel exemptions into Australia. A new priority skills list and strengthened labour market testing will allow sponsored skilled workers to travel to Australia to provide urgent skill needs in critical sectors, helping to create jobs and rebuild Australia’s economy.

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