Category: Work Abroad
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Will Australia say sorry for ‘No Indians’ advert?
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard should apologize over the underlying racist attitudes in Australia as exhibited in the recent “no Indians†offensive job ad in Tasmania, says an Indian leader. An advertisement, reportedly appearing on Gumtree website, announced “positions available for experienced cleaners in supermarket” at a Coles supermarket in…
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Experience the life of a refugee with iPhone App
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“Every minute eight people are forced to flee war, persecution or terror. If conflict threatened your family, what would you do if each choice you have to make could be a matter of life or death?” That’s the question every refugee faces, and now, you can experience the life as…
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NZ students protest outside PM’s conference
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Many groups from New Zealand’s education sector protested against education budget cuts by the National-led government in Auckland. New Zealand students marched from Auckland’s Britomart to SkyCity Convention Centre, where Prime Minister is attending the National Party Conference. The ‘Show and Tell’ protest was an opportunity for a range of…
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NZ employer fined for injury
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A sawmill in New Zealand’s Kawerau was fined $20,000 after an employee sustained multiple fractures when he became trapped in a conveyor belt. Sequal Lumber Limited Partnership was also ordered to pay reparations of $8,000 following the accident on 4 September last year. The Whakatane District Court heard that an…
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Employer fined for exploiting staff
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An Australian court has fined an employer for exploiting a worker. A Federal Magistrates Court has fined  Sahan Enterprises Pty Ltd for underpaying a worker by $10 000. The Victorian 457 visa sponsor has been fined  $35 000 and costs of almost $11 000. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomed the…
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NZ students to protest against education policy
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A group of tertiary students is organising a protest near Auckland’s Britomart Transport Centre to express their discontent about New Zealand’s education policy. New Zealand has the seventh highest tertiary fees in the world, and yet, the country’s young carry a student debt of $13 billion. This protest, scheduled for…
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Detaining refugees is ineffective – expert
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New Zealand Government’s proposed group detention policy appears to be following the failed policies of Australia, says an international authority on detained asylum seekers. Professor Derrick Silove  is in New Zealand to warn New Zealand politicians they have a lot to learn from failures across the Tasman. “Instead of providing rehabilitation…
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Australia lowers pass mark for skilled migrants
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In an desperate attempt to increase the number of skilled professionals migrating to Australia, the immigration department has lowered the threshhold for skilled migrants. From July 1, the pass mark for points tested skilled migrants who complete an expression of interest (EOI) through SkillSelect is being lowered from 65 points…
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How to get a job in Australia
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Lure of high-paying jobs in Australia in a range of sectors, from mining to information technology, is attracting skilled professionals from neighbouring countries like New Zealand as well as from far away destinations like the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and India. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has forced migrants from…
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Scam mobile apps for jobs in Australia
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Many mobile apps for jobs in Australia are making false guarantees for skilled professionals keen on migrating to Australia, and Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is reminding users of mobile applications to be aware of such scams. “Tablet PC and smartphone apps are another avenue that scammers and unscrupulous…
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New Zealand’s little known partner
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Indonesia is New Zealand’s nearest Asian neighbour, the world’s fourth most populous country, and has a rapidly growing economy. But a new Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) report highlights the gap between its significance to New Zealand and our engagement with it. In the report Indonesia and its Significance for…
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Women feel unsafe in New Zealand – report
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Many women are fearful about the crime culture in New Zealand, are tired of sex, and are resorting to desperate measures to succeed in life. These are just some of the findings of the 2012 NEXT Report, to be published in the next month’s issue of the NEXT magazine. The…
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Indian innovater gets ready with iPhone payments gadget
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When you speak with him, you get a sense of ease, even a sense of quiet, that sounds like an introvert. Get him to talk about his latest innovation – SwipeHQ however, and you get to hear him talk passionately. And then, there’s an air of swiftness while answering potentially…
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Immigrants can cause export-led recovery – bank
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Ethnic businesses, with their overseas ties, are expected to play a critical role in economic recovery, according to findings of an extensive survey by a leading New Zealand bank. Ethnic businesses are doing business with some of New Zealand’s key export markets, revealed the findings on ethnic businesses released by…
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Finalists for ethnic diversity in workplaces announced
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Immigration New Zealand is one of the three finalists for the Excellence in Ethnic Diversity Award at the 2012 gen-i Public Sector Excellence Awards. New Zealand Police and Unitec Institute of Technology are the other two finalists for the Ethnic Diversity award which is sponsored by the Office of Ethnic Affairs,…
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Recession fueling racism – report
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The ongoing economic crisis is resulting in diminished economic opportunities and welfare cuts for vulnerable groups, and is pushing them into poverty, which breeds negative feelings on both sides of the social divide, says an activist organisation. Immigrants and some historical minorities are perceived as a burden to society, says…
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Australia to launch online service for potential migrants
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Skilled migrants interested in working in Australia will be able connect with potential employers with a new online service being launched on 1 July this year. This is part of the significant reforms to the skilled migration programme which will also streamline the pathway to permanent residence for people already working…
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New Zealand seeks power to detain asylum seekers
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A country with a good track record of implementing positive refugee policy is set to become more stern towards asylum-seekers – a proposed move that is already attracting criticism. New Zealand faces an ongoing risk of a mass arrival of illegal migrants, says a policy statement in the Immigration Amendment…
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Unregistered migration agent fined
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An Australian citizen has been fined $12,000 by a Perth court for providing immigration assistance while not a registered migration agent. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) says the sentence sends a strong warning that illegal operators in the migration industry will not be tolerated. Pacita Boynes, who was…
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Citizenship scam hits New Zealand
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New Zealand migrants are being targetted by a phone-calling scam offering citizenship on the payment of documentation fees via Western Union. The caller introduces himself as being from the non-existent “Asian Minority Group of Internal Affairs in Wellington†and appears to be targeting migrants from Nepal and Bhutan. New Zealand…