Australia Work & Travel

Thinking of migrating to Australia as an Engineer? You may get a visa but you are likely to have difficulty in finding an engineering job http://www.smh.com.au/…/engineers-impor ted-from-overseas-as…

If you are in Australia on a working holiday visa then you may be subject to the new backpacker tax rate of 15%.
http://www.abc.net.au/…/coalition-settl es-on-15-per…/8062478

There are a number of proposed changes to the 457 visa framework at the moment. Should these changes come into effect then it will be more difficult to attain a work related visa (457) in Australia
http://www.news.com.au/…/n…/25673cbeb 2efbcb9a8f04a4381bf875f

The great thing about having an Australian passport is that you can visit 151 countries without a visa. There are pathways through skilled migration and employer nomination to gain permanent residency and eventually citizenship
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPa ssport.php?p1=au

Fruit picking jobs are critical for Australian farmers. However, the Australian Government is thinking of increasing the tax rate for individuals on a working holiday visa.
https://www.theguardian.com/…/australia -cherry-picking-back…

Think it is difficult getting a job in Australia. Have a look at this about a role in China http://www.news.com.au/…/n…/3a0bac068 f9a2211ea8ab40ce706c457

Watch out a scam targeted individuals on visas in Australia. Always make sure that you find out who you are being contacted by!
https://www.accc.gov.au/m…/immigration- scam-targets-migrants

Interesting information regarding work for doctors in Australia http://www.smh.com.au/…/more-doctors-be coming-specialists-b…

Most colleges and education institutions are good. However, if you're looking to study in Australia (either as a citizen or on a student visa) you should be careful of aggressive sales strategies pushed by certain institutions
http://www.smh.com.au/…/unique-internat ional-college-i-just…

Australia is a great place to come and work and travel. However, you should be careful as not every experience will be a positive one.
http://www.news.com.au/…/n…/20b6f2493 de34e970bcc5097e81a0f88

Some great advice for all of us, especially those who are looking to make the most out of work http://www.smh.com.au/…/27-highly-succe ssful-people-share-t…

Great news for individuals on working holiday visas. The government has put on hold their 'backpacker' tax which would mean backpackers will not get taxed at 32 percent of each dollar they earn.
http://www.news.com.au/…/n…/60f7d36c5 b0c7807b2f14b331f96ae7a

Looking for a high paying job? It seems working in Sydney is the best place to look.
http://www.smh.com.au/…/where-to-find-s ydneys-highest-payin…

Practical TIP: In most cases in Australia, you have legal entitlements regarding minimum salary and work conditions. For example, if you work in the hospitality industry you are most likely covered my the Hospitality Modern Award. To find out more about your minimum entitlements have a look at the Fair Work Ombudsman website
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/

http://www.traveller.com.au/worlds-most-a nd-least-powerful-… An interesting look at what is considered a better passport to travel on

Finding regional work in Australia can be challenging at times. If you are struggling to find work then you should consider fruit picking work. http://www.fruitpickingjobs.com.au/ has a list of regional areas looking for backpackers to pick fruit. Check it out!

It may be tempting to pay an organisation to 'sponsor' you when you are in Australia. There are now new laws which make this unlawful. Be very careful if you are paying an organisation to 'sponsor' you for a visa. http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work-1

New changes to working holiday visas in Australia. If you are looking to apply for your second working holiday visa then you need to submit payslips with your application. http://migrationblog.border.gov.au/…/th e-working-holiday-m…/