In the media
Website gives Aussies first go at mine
jobs
Mining companies seeking foreign labour to plug skills gaps will
be required to advertise jobs on a federal government website to
give Australians first crack at new positions. The Resources Sector
Jobs Board went live this week (10 June 2012)
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Ads put case for foreign labour
The mining industry has begun advertising in support of the use of
overseas labour, including in local newspapers in the electorate of
Special Minister of State Gary Gray, who is fighting a campaign by
unions opposed to the imports (08 June 2012)
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In practice and courts
Changes to the Skilled Migration Pass Mark for
SkillSelect Visas
The department, has announced a change to the points test pass
mark for skilled migrants who submit an Expression of Interest
through SkillSelect. From 1 July 2012, the points test pass mark
for points tested skilled migration visas invited through
SkillSelect (subclasses 189, 190 and 489) will be 60 points (15
June 2012) Change
to the skilled migration pass mark
Visa subclasses
Visa subclasses 885, 886 and 487 will remain open for new
applicants until 1 January 2013. The points test pass mark for
these visas will remain at 65 points (15 June 2012) SkillSelect
Update of the Skilled Occupation List effective from 1
July
Changes to the The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will come into
effect on 1 July. Four occupations will be added to the list and
four occupations will be removed (13 June 2012) Annual
Update of Skilled Occupation List - 1 July 2012
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