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What is the change? In response to the recent independent review panel report recommending wholesale changes to the 457 visa program, Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection has indicated in meetings that changes are not likely to go into effect until next year.
What does the change mean? Companies can expect the simpler changes to take effect early in 2015 and the more complex changes later in 2015.
Background: Last week, an independent review panel released its report on the 457 visa program, which contained 22 recommendations to overhaul the system.
BAL Analysis: Companies can expect big changes on the horizon, but in the meantime they will have some months to prepare for the changes and work with their BAL solicitor, as the Australian Government has indicated it will engage with stakeholders before implementing changes.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
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