Australian Immigration Current Affairs – 5 things you ought to know.

The Migration Council has advised the Australian Government to boost migration levels by 30% to boost Australia's economy
Migrants tend to be younger better skilled and have higher employment participation than the general public, contribute more to the tax base and rely less on government welfare.
There are shortages and many opportunities for migrants with skills in construction, automotive, teaching IT and healthcare.
The tax office and the DIBP have signed a MOU – allowing wages information to be shared on 457 visa holders. DIBP can now request wages compliance checks across the range of sponsor businesses and 457 employees.
Employers found employing illegal workers, even if they weren't aware they were unlawful, can face fines of up to $76,500 bucks per worker, and if an employer knows they are employing unlawful workers the fines are higher, being up to $102,000 per worker for businesses and $20,400 for the employer, and up to 2 years' imprisonment. Always use the VEVO system to check the status of your foreign employees.

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