Category: australia visa program

Aussie Farmers Fear Visa Changes Will Shrink Harvest Workforce

Farmers warn backpacker visa changes could push up food prices as the struggle for workers continues. A range of changes come into effect for Australian visa programs from July 1, including a 25 percent increase in visa charges for working holiday makers. The National Farmers Federation said the changes will make Australia up to five…


Australia Immigration Visa System Broken: Minister

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has said the country’s immigration system is broken and potentially subject to criminal exploitation. Speaking to ABC Radio on Nov. 7, Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil, when asked if she thought the current visa immigration system was broken and being used to commit crimes like sex slavery and human…


Australia’s Immigration Visa System Broken: Minister

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has said the country’s immigration system is broken and potentially subject to criminal exploitation. Speaking to ABC Radio on Nov. 7, Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil, when asked if she thought the current visa immigration system was broken and being used to commit crimes like sex slavery and human…


Australia to Prioritize Overseas Teachers Visas Amid Teacher Shortage, May Offer Hongkongers an Alternative Lifeboat Option

Jason Clare, Minister for Education and Youth of Australia, recently said visa applications for overseas teachers would be prioritized to help ease the country’s teacher shortage. On Aug. 12, Clare held a roundtable with provincial education ministers, teacher representatives, principals, and unions on how to address the national teacher shortage. He spoke about the idea…