Comments on: Good news and bad news for overseas skilled workers in Australia

By: Romy

Romy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:34:25 +0000

Nenita, Marivic and Marie M – You’re welcome.

Deon – We couldn’t find any reference in the draft rules with regard to your query.

You may wish to check items 9 and 10 of my earlier article “Reviewing the integrity of Australia’s Subclass 457 visa program” which has recommendations addressing your query.

By: Deon

Deon — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:05:27 +0000

For how long can you stay in Australia looking for another sponsor if you decide to change. What other rules or obligations apply during this period.

By: Marie M

Marie M — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:16:48 +0000

Thanks for the update.

By: Marivic

Marivic — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:18:15 +0000

Thanks for the info.

By: Nenita

Nenita — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:58:13 +0000

Thanks Romy for the info

By: Romy

Romy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:06:10 +0000

Romie – Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the new rules should be considered as challenges for overseas Filipino workers in Australia to rise above what you called “cost-competitiveness.”

By: Romie

Romie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:51:49 +0000

The positive impact heavily outweighs the negative. Filipino workers should improve further their hidden skills other than cost-competitiveness. Filipinos in general are resourceful, easily adapt to working environment…etc. I just hope Saudi government will do the same to their expatriates.

By: Romy

Romy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:21:25 +0000

Don – Given Australia’s current and prospective economic conditions, I agree with your observation.

By: Don Stokie

Don Stokie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:39:44 +0000

These new rules seem reasonable considering unemployment rates in Australia are growing.