Category: Andrew Giles

Australian Government Announces Law Reform to Resolve Migrant Worker Exploitation

June 5, 2023
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The Australian government has introduced new measures to address the exploitation of migrant workers among local businesses. On June 5, the federal government announced a package of legislation to crack down on unfair employment practices targeting temporary visa holders. Under the changes, employers who force workers to breach their visa conditions will face jail terms…

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New Immigration Policy Change Allows Boat Refugees to Bring Family Members to Australia

February 12, 2023
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The Australian government has lifted a restriction that prevents asylum seekers who arrived by boat from bringing family members to the country.  Immigration Minister Andrew Giles recently announced the Labor government had replaced several directions on immigration policy that put reunion application visas by boat refugees under the lowest priority in processing.  The former Coalition…

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Australian Immigration Minister: Priority for Key Offshore Applications to Process More Visas Faster

July 26, 2022
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Australian Immigration Minister said offshore applications would be prioritised to allow more migrants to contribute to the country’s economy. Processing the backlog of visa applications is an urgent priority for the Albanese government, according to Andrew Giles, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. “The processing of visas will continue to be a major priority…

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