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latest news 14 October 2008

New agreement to police employers of overseas labourers
30 September 2008
The NSW and federal governments have signed an agreement to better protect the growing number of overseas workers hired on 457 visas. Immigration and Citizenship Minister Chris Evans signed an agreement with WorkCover NSW to allow the exchange of names and addresses of businesses that employ 457 visa holders, and information about workplace safety issues. more...

Investigation into possible PNG visa racket
8 October 2008
An investigation is underway in Papua New Guinea into a possible visa racket that links senior immigration officials to immigrants trying to get to Australia illegally. more...

NZ strengthens protections for Pacific workers
30 September
2008 New Zealand's government is making changes to the labour scheme which allows thousands of Pacific Islanders to travel to the country to do seasonal work. more...