English language requirement and occupational health and safety are the themes of this second paper from the review of the temporary skilled migration visa. Submissions are sought from interested parties on the issues raised in each of the papers. The three issues papers on the Subclass 457 visa arrangements will cover: 1 – Minimum Salary...

The Minister intends to introduce a Bill to amend the Migration Act 1958 to reform the sponsorship regime for Subclass 457 and a range of other temporary visas that include work rights. This bill and associated regulation presents the opportunity to clarify sponsor obligations and provide further fair and transparent mechanisms to help deal with...

This report deals with the Department of Immigration’s (DIAC) obligation to provide an unsuccessful visa applicant with a letter that clearly explains the decision and information about DIAC’s notification of adverse decisions was not well coordinated or consistent. There was variation in the quality of notification letters, many of which fell short of best practice...

The collision between the international asylum system and Australia’s highly developed and managed migration system has played out through detention centres, in northern waters and in offshore processing centres. The latest area of concern and contention is asylum seekers in the community for extended periods on Bridging Visa E, without work rights, income support or...

The Ombudsman is investigating over 200 cases of suspected unwarranted detention under the Migration Act. These reports on sixteen of the cases were tabled in Parliament 21 March 2007; the government's responses to the recommendations are also provided.