In the media

Australia lures Indonesian investors with visa relaxation
Australia has reinforced its new push for better business links to Indonesia by relaxing some of its visa restrictions on visiting Indonesians. From next year, Indonesian visitors will be able to apply for a three-year multiple-entry visa – up from one year now – and from 2017 all Indonesian citizens will be able to lodge their visa applications online (19 November 2015).  More...

Australia to enhance visa arrangements for Indonesian visitors
New visa measures will enhance tourism and business links between Australia and Indonesia. The Australian Government will introduce an option of a three-year, multiple-entry visa for Indonesian visitors to Australia next year – an extension of the current one-year visa (19 November 2015).  More...

First New Zealanders deported under tough new immigration rules
The Federal Government confirms 12 New Zealanders who had their Australian visas cancelled have been deported (19 November 2015).  More...

Advisors to face huge fines from 1 December for helping foreigners break investment laws
On 1 December, the new penalty regime for illegal foreign property purchases is expected to come into effect. The new laws will for the first time capture third party facilitators, who will face fines of $45,000 for individuals and $225,000 for a company if they knowingly assist foreign buyers to break the law (19 November 2015).  More...

Inquiry hears of challenges to Seasonal Worker Program
Federal Government warned Seasonal Worker Program will continue to be under-used unless there's greater regulation of the Working Holiday visa scheme (17 November 2015).  More...

Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa
Visa holders who undertake work in northern Australia will be able to apply to work for a single employer for up to 12 months, compared to the usual limit of six months from 21 November 2015.  More... 

Global terrorism index 2015: measuring and understanding the impact of terrorism
Institute for Economics and Peace
Provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 15 years with a special emphasis on 2014 (17 November 2015).  More...

Migrant intake into Australia: draft report
Productivity Commission
Examines and identifies future options for the intake of temporary and permanent entrants that improve the income, wealth and living standards of Australian citizens (13 November 2015).  More...

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