Visa condition changes aimed at reducing exploitation, increasing productivity

Mark Wright, Maria Hrambanis and Samantha Panchal summarise recent immigration-related developments in Australia relating to visa work conditions.

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that from 1 July 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 are changing to address the Federal Government’s commitment to reduce worker exploitation and drive productivity. Why this matters Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494) visa holders who cease work with their sponsoring employers will have more time to find a new sponsor, apply for another visa, or arrange to depart Australia. Thes...

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Authors: Mark Wright, Maria Hrambanis,

Published Date: 25 June 2024