Tag: working visa

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…


Visa System Loophole Sees Fake Students Flood in to Work Illegally

Criminal groups are taking advantage of Australia’s weak education visa and immigration systems to flood the country with fake students to work illegally, including in the sex industry. A review by Christine Nixon, the former Victoria police chief, revealed that immigration policies relating to vocational education should be reviewed immediately as they have been widely…