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Australia has many different kinds of visas that can be applied for by skilled foreign workers who, along with meeting all the other requirements, are qualified for either working or training in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia.
The Migration Act 1958 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that governs immigration to Australia. [2] It set up Australia’s universal visa system (or entry permits).
Australia was the first country in the world to launch electronic visas. [12] Australia officially ceased the issuance of visa stickers on 1 September 2015, and all visas are issued and recorded electronically. [10] From July 2017, the use of outgoing departure cards ceased.
Workforce Australia is an Australian Government-funded network of organisations (private and community, and originally also government) that are contracted by the Australian Government, through the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), to deliver employment services to unemployed job seekers on Government income support payments and employers.
In 2023, Australia's labour force was 14.2 million, with 1.4 million trade union members, an average annual income of $72,753, 3.8% unemployment and 6.4% underemployment. [1] Australian labour law sets the rights of working people, the role of trade unions, and democracy at work, and the duties of employers, across the Commonwealth and in states.
Upon successful completion of a Work for the Dole placement, participants are usually eligible for a Training Credit to assist with accredited training ($800 for six months, less for less time), a Passport to Employment package of job application training, and a fortnightly transport supplement.
Visa requirements for Australian passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Australia entering with an Australian passport. As of 2025, Australian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 189 countries and territories, ranking the Australian passport 6th in the ...
The Department of Home Affairs is a department of the Government of Australia that is charged with responsibilities for national security, protective services, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural affairs. [2]