Items Tagged With "Skilled Migration"
Skilled migrants are high paid professionals (News)
New figures show that almost 90 per cent of temporary skilled migrants who were granted Subclass 457 visas in 2009-10 to date are managers and professional workers.
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New figures released today show that almost 90 per cent of temporary skilled migrants who were granted Subclass 457 visas in 2009-10 to date are managers and professional workers.
The figures also show that the average total salary package for all new temporary skilled migrant workers is almost $100 000 – an increase of $10 000 on the same time last year.
The highest paid workers on Subclass 457 visas were in the mining industry with an average total remuneration of $169 000, followed by the financial and insurance services sector at $127 600.
Skilled migration changes meet Australia's needs (News)
The Government's permanent skilled migration program changes have delivered more than 1100 extra nurses, 550 new doctors and 2000 more engineers to fill skills shortages across the nation last year.
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An analysis of the permanent skilled migration program shows that changes made by the Rudd Government in 2009 helped deliver more than 1100 extra nurses, 550 new doctors and 2000 more engineers to fill skills shortages across the nation last year.
The changes also saw reduced visa grants to cooks, hairdressers and accountants in 2009 when compared to the previous year.
Changes made to skilled migration processing in January 2009
Options remain for overseas students (News)
Overseas students who are currently studying in Australia will still have options to seek permanent residence if they have the skills and qualifications needed by employers.
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Overseas students who are currently studying in Australia will still have options to seek permanent residence in Australia if they have the skills and qualifications needed by employers.
The changes to Australia's skilled migration program announced yesterday will ensure that it operates as a demand rather than a supply driven system that delivers the skills most needed in the economy.
