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A rort giving overseas nationals Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas as cleaners was uncovered by the media. Unfortunately, cleaning occupations would never have been approved because they are not on the approved list of occupations.
Read MoreCriminal and civil penalties now apply to anyone giving or receiving a benefit for a migration outcome. This is especially targeted at employer sponsored visas: Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas.
Read MoreSubmissions for what occupations should be added or removed on the occupation lists for many skilled visas are now being accepted.
Read MoreThe Fair Work High Income Threshold receives its yearly indexing, affecting those wanting to be exempt from the age restrictions for a Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa or a Subclass 187 - Regional visa. The occupation lists for many visas have been found with unwittingly omitted occupations.
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