Mark provides some context as to what international students provide within the South Australian economy in terms of the jobs they tend to occupy in this article focussing on the falling interest in South Australia’s VET sector.
Interest in trade courses dive Read More »
Mark provides an explanation as to why a dedicated a dedicated country firefighter from the Barossa Valley is being forced to leave his home of nearly 30 years, after changes to the Skilled Occupation List made him ineligible for a new visa. The story appeared on Channel 7’s ‘Today Tonight’ program, which airs at 6.30pm.
‘Country Firie Deported’ | Channel 7 – Today Tonight Read More »
Article from the Advertiser featuring Mark’s opinion on the announcement by the Federal Government regarding plans for skilled migrant numbers to increase in regional areas. The article details Mark’s thoughts on the announcements, and the impact for SA.
Boost skilled migrant numbers Read More »
Mark puts the number of visa grants announced in the Government’s new cap into context in this article for the Advertiser.
Quota set on skilled migrant intake Read More »
Mark is contacted by Channel 7’s ‘Today Tonight’ to contribute to a story on their 6.30pm bulletin regarding the IELTS English-language test faced by international graduates who wish to apply for a variety of permanent residency visas. Mark describes the test as obscure and not credible.
‘Migration Test’ | Channel 7 – Today Tonight Read More »
Mark discusses the effect the Government’s changes to permanent residency eligibility will have on South Australia’s economy if international students continue to turn away from studying in Australia.
Permanent residency loophole closure turns students away Read More »
Mark provides clarification on visa cancellation procedures, after reports of Immigration Department officials investigating attendance records of students at the Adelaide Pacific International College emerged.
College students’ visas could be cancelled Read More »
Mark discusses recent controversy regarding the attendance records of a group of international students at a local training college after the Immigration Department announced their visas could be subject to cancellation.
‘Visa threat to college students in Australia’ | ABC Radio Read More »
Article from The Advertiser featuring Mark’s work as chairman of the Skilled Migration Growth Group, a committee focussed on lobbying the State and Federal Government to correct the imbalance of professions listed under the Skilled Occupations List.
Wrong workers given skilled migrant priority Read More »
Mark dispels the negative perception surrounding Australian employers use of the migration program, pointing out how the multitude of benefits the program presents for businesses, particularly those that experience fluctuation in demand.
Boosting the labour pool | SA Defence Business Magazine Read More »
Mark warns South Australia still needs to do more to attract skilled migrants to the state, despite positive forecasts of local population growth having been released in a recent report.
South Australian population to reach 1.7 million in three years Read More »
Mark expresses his frustration with retrospective changes made by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship that make it more difficult for student visa holders hoping to gain permanent residency to apply once they have completed their studies in this article for The Advertiser.
Migration rule changes to hit trade student migrants Read More »
Mark highlights the Immigration Department’s staff cutbacks as the major factor responsible for the state’s inability to recruit overseas-trained doctors, despite a shortage of medical practitioners.
Red tape chokes arrival of vital GP’s Read More »
Mark’s formation of a 457 reform committee comprised of industry leaders for the purpose of addressing skills shortages is highlighted in this article by The Herald Sun, along with his assessment of the SA’s population growth targets as outlined in the State Strategic Plan.
Industry pleads for more migrants Read More »
Mark echoes Adelaide restaurateurs in condemning changes made to the 457 visa eligibility requirements by the DIAC, which requires applicants to pass strict English language tests in order to be able to apply for a 457 visa, saying Adelaide’s diverse food culture would be sure to suffer as a result.
White Adelaide eateries could be short of chefs Read More »
Mark discusses the need for changes to the IELTS English-language test, and how private companies that own the test are making huge profits out of migrants that having to repeatedly take the test in order to achieve a passing score.
Packer scores in test of English Read More »
Mark chimes in on the increasing waiting periods for visa applications as the Government ups the number of visa grants being allowed through the skilled migration program, despite shedding the necessary staff responsible for processing them in this article for The Australian.
Great wait of the world Read More »
