- More specifically define the sponsorship obligations of Australian employers
- Permit information sharing between government agencies, such as the ability of the Commissioner of Taxation to disclose information to a taxation officer
- Expand the powers of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to monitor and investigate the possible non-compliance of Australian employers
- Introduce civil penalties for Australian employers found in breach of the sponsorship obligations.
Some visa application charges and fees will increase from 1 July 2009. These charges apply to applications received by DIAC on or after 1 July 2009, including those application sent by mail prior to, but received on or after 1 July 2009.
An incorrect form and a wrong VAC or fee may render an application invalid.
For more information please contact your InterStaff consultant on 08 9221 3388 or email enquiry@interstaff.com

