457/482/494 visas: 180 days with work rights to find a new employer from 1 July 2024

457/482/494 visas: 180 days with work rights to find a new employer from 1 July 2024

From 1 July 2024, visa conditions imposed on primary sponsored workers holding either a 457 visa, a 482 visa, or a 494 visa will change to allow them up to 180 days after they cease work with their sponsor to find a new employer. They will also be able to work in almost any occupation during this period.

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457/482/494 visa sponsor obligations: Beware the mandatory increase to superannuation on 1 July 2021

457/482/494 visa sponsor obligations: Beware the mandatory increase to superannuation on 1 July 2021

As mandated increases to superannuation took effect last week, employers may need to review their salary arrangements with primary sponsored 457, 482 and 494 visa holders to safeguard from inadvertently breaching their sponsor obligations to ensure equivalent terms and conditions of employment.

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ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

ATO Data matching program continues to 2022-23

The data-matching program between the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) will continue through to 2022-23, collecting numerous categories of data to ensure compliance with taxation obligations for both businesses, visa holders, and migration agents.

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