Immigration Work Visa Changes

Very low unemployment and skills shortages mean that employing migrants has become a necessary recruitment option for an increasing number of businesses. However, the work visa application process can be challenging and there have been recently announced changes to work visa policy that are being rolled out over the next 12-18 months that have significant implications for employers.

Lukas Sousa, Business Development Manager, Malcolm Pacific Immigration, providers of specialist immigration services to employers spoke. Lukas is an experienced immigration adviser and discussed what to consider before hiring migrants, the recently announced changes to the way employers must support migrant workers and how to navigate the process to become an accredited employer.
Case studies/local examples. We had several local businesses who are having difficulties with the policy settings, and case studies, to illustrate the issues and complexities.
Advocacy: GETBA intends to make Immigration a key advocacy area in the lead up to the election as the current policy settings are impacting negatively on businesses.
Facilitator: James Smith, Xennial Marketing

Photos by Grant Southam