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Changes to the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List

From 1 July 2013 six new occupations will be added to the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List – Procurement Manager, Nutritionist, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Archaeologist, Hydrographer and Kennel Hand. One occupation has been removed from the list – Anatomist or Physiologist.

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Changes to Visa Application Charges

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced a number of changes to the cost of visa applications lodged from 1 July 2013. The changes include higher charges for 457 visa applications, additional charges for family members included in (or

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Changes to the Skilled Occupation List

From 1 July 2013 five occupations will be removed from the Skilled Occupation List – Hospital Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical), and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures).   This means that prospective migrants who are

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