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Criminal 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 MoreTo further protect the integrity of the Subclass 457 - Temporary Wok (Skilled) visa program, a number of changes to the application forms were made over the weekend.
Read MoreA number of new regulations were passed affecting Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas, Subclass 600 - Visitor visas, Subclass 417 - Working Holiday visas, Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visas, and citizenship.
Read MoreApproval notices for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas now come with a lot more information on workplace rights and general employer obligations.
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