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Loveleen Gupta fined $179,000 by Fair Work for underpaying migrant workers at Tasmania petrol stations

Four young visa holders from India and Bangladesh, employed as console operators, were paid flat hourly rates between $16 and $23, below the minimum wages, overtime, and penalty rates they were entitled to.

International student’s visa cancelled over illegal excessive work hours

The student admitted to working up to 60 hours per week for Uber while on a subclass 500 student visa, which only permits international students to work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight.

Australia ranks sixth, while India drops five spots in global passport rankings

Australians can access 189 destinations without a visa, while India’s passport offers visa-free access to just 57 countries, reflecting limited mobility for its citizens.

Indian applicants warned of scams targeting Australia’s new MATES visa

Indian nationals interested in applying must register in the pre-application ballot, and only those invited can proceed with visa applications.

Are You Travelling to UK? Australians Must Apply for Digital Travel Authorisation from 8 January

The application fee is £10 (approximately $20 AUD), and the ETA allows for multiple visits of up to six months within its two-year validity period.

Families torn apart as parent visa backlogs in Australia and Canada spark calls for reform

The figures show that 2,297 parent visa applicants, along with 87 other family members, such as aged dependent relatives and carers, passed away before their applications were processed.

“Where’s your visa?” SCG drama and MCG controversy fuel Australia-India cricket rivalry

The chants, aimed at Indian supporters, have reignited discussions about racism in sport, with calls for stricter measures to ensure fan behaviour aligns with the spirit of the game.

“You can go back to India”: Canadian politician calls international students “invaders”

"I visited another camp in Brampton last weekend where foreign invaders are protesting to be allowed to stay in Canada. They need to go back!"

Albanese government introduces new visa rule for international students

This move comes after consultations with the international education sector throughout 2024, with input from the Department of Education and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Home Affairs cancels foreign agent’s visa for lodging 1,000 illegal Protection visa applications

Unregistered migration operators, often advertising on social media, exploit vulnerable applicants with false advice and exorbitant fees.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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