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  • 19
    Sep 18
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Important Notice

We, Australia Education Services Pty Ltd, terminated the collaboration relationship with Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd on 04 February 2014. An official announcement was published on our website on 05 February 2014. This entity and its members/staff/business associates are refrained from using our corporate entity and making connections with us in its business dealings. Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd was demanded to inform all of the clients recruited from its office(s), staff members or via its associates that the termination of relationship with Australia Education Services Pty Ltd, in particular it remains their sole responsibility to carry out any unfinalised services agreed with the affected clients. All the clients recruited via Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd, its staff members or associates remain the property and responsibility of Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd. It has been demanded to make timely arrangements to ensure the affected clients are handled fairly and adequately.

It has however come to our attention that Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd, its staff members or associates might still make association with Australia Education Services Pty Ltd in its operations. Our company would like to take this opportunity to make another official announcement that Chengdu Ao Zhuan Education Consulting Co. Ltd, its staff members and associates, in particularly, Mr WANG and Mr XIN are not associated with Australia Education Services Pty Ltd and they are refrain from making connections with Australia Education Services Pty Ltd, its staff members, associates and alliances.

  • 02
    Dec 16
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Australia’s 50 highest paid jobs revealed in Tax Office data

ORDINARY Australians are struggling to make ends meet as wage growth stagnates and the cost of living soars but the one per cent are living large.

And while the true rich listers have their earnings tied up in complex company structures, the tax returns of the nation’s top salary earners reveal that they are living very comfortably indeed.
With high rates of underemployment, many ordinary workers would need to add an extra zero to their pay packet to match these earnings.

 

And while the true rich listers have their earnings tied up in complex company structures, the tax returns of the nation’s top salary earners reveal that they are living very comfortably indeed.

With high rates of underemployment, many ordinary workers would need to add an extra zero to their pay packet to match these earnings.

The latest Tax Office data reveals that male neurosurgeons have the best-paid job in the country, taking home a whopping $577,674 a year.

For women, it’s judges who lead the pack with $355,844, confirming the age-old cliche that studying law or medicine is the ticket to a life of comfort.

The gender pay gap is writ large in the results, with female neurosurgeons taking home just 56 per cent of their male counterparts’ salary, despite being the second-highest-paid professional women.

Medical specialists dominate the list of the 50 highest paid men’s jobs, with investment bankers, MPs, chief executives, dentists, company secretaries and mining engineers also making the list.

The worst-paid jobs involved manual labour and traineeships, many of them in industries that tend to employ part-time workers including fruit pickers, farm overseers, leaflet or newspaper deliverers, crossing supervisors, fast food cooks, dishwashers and kitchen hands.

Men and women in these positions reported earnings of a measly $13,307 to $20,575 a year.
AUSTRALIA’S 50 BEST-PAID JOBS

Men

Neurosurgeon $577,674
Ophthalmologist $552,947
Cardiologist $453,253
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon $448,530
Gynaecologist; Obstetrician $446,507
Otorhinolaryngologist $445,939
Orthopedic surgeon $439,629
Urologist $433,792
Vascular surgeon $417,524
Gastroenterologist $415,192
Diagnostic and interventional radiologist $386,003
Dermatologist $383,880
Judge — law $381,323
Anaesthetist $370,492
Cardiothoracic surgeon $358,043
Surgeon — general $357,996
Specialist physicians — other $344,860
Radiation oncologist $336,994
Medical oncologist $322,178
Securities and finance dealer $320,452
Thoracic medicine specialist $315,444
Specialist physician — general medicine $315,114
Intensive care specialist $308,033
Renal medicine specialist $298,681
Neurologist $298,543
Financial investment manager $288,790
Investment broker $286,530
Paediatric surgeon $282,508
Clinical haematologist $271,738
Futures trader $264,830
Endocrinologist $258,972
Cricketer $257,527
Rheumatologist $256,933
Dental specialist $253,442
Magistrate $246,737
Equities analyst; Investment dealer $245,826
Paediatrician $239,405
Stock exchange dealer; Stockbroker $238,192
Psychiatrist $234,557
Emergency medicine specialist $232,595
Member of Parliament $232,093
Pathologist $224,378
Company secretary — corporate governance $218,432
State governor $212,652
Actuary $196,144
Sports physician $187,468
Petroleum engineer $185,808
Chief executive officer; Executive director; Managing director; Public servant — secretary or
deputy secretary $181,849
Mining production manager $179,439

Women

Judge — law $355,844
Neurosurgeon $323,682
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon $281,608
Futures trader $281,600
Vascular surgeon $271,529
Gynaecologist; Obstetrician $264,628
Gastroenterologist $260,925
Magistrate $260,161
Anaesthetist $243,582
Ophthalmologist $217,242
Cardiologist $215,920
Urologist $213,094
Surgeon — general $210,796
Medical oncologist $208,612
Specialist physicians — other $207,599
Specialist physician — general medicine $207,225
Otorhinolaryngologist $200,136
Dermatologist $195,030
Diagnostic and interventional radiologist $180,695
Cardiothoracic surgeon $175,500
Paediatric surgeon $175,314
Endocrinologist $174,542
Member of Parliament $173,331
Rheumatologist $169,409
Intensive care specialist $169,369
Emergency medicine specialist $165,786
Orthopedic surgeon $159,479
Neurologist $155,217
Renal medicine specialist $155,133
Psychiatrist $152,437
Clinical haematologist $147,970
Paediatrician $147,347
Securities and finance dealer $145,208
Dental specialist $140,505
Actuary $136,819
Radiation oncologist $135,678
Financial investment manager $134,481
Petroleum engineer $133,315
Mining production manager $133,061
General medical practitioner $129,834
Thoracic medicine specialist $127,645
Stockbroker $124,433
Paving plant operator $123,281
Mining engineer $119,564
Tribunal member $119,219
Occupational medicine specialist; Public health physician; Sports physician $118,310
Geophysicist $117,575
General medical practitioner $184,639
Chief executive officer; Executive director; Managing director; Public servant — secretary or
deputy secretary $116,855
Metallurgist $110,359
Engineering manager $116,732

Sources：news.com.au

  • 21
    Oct 16
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NSW announces Entrepreneur Visa Nomination Criteria

NSW Department of Industry – Skilled and Business Migration has announced its nomination criteria for Entrepreneur Visas.

To be eligible for NSW nomination for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Entrepreneur stream, applicants must:

  • meet DIBP eligibility criteria
  • submit a business plan for complying entrepreneurial activity
  • demonstrate sufficient funds to settle in NSW

Skilled and Business Migration’s nomination criteria align the DIBP key eligibility requirements with those of the NSW Government of creating jobs, boosting productivity and generating genuine economic activity.

Further information and details on applying for NSW nomination are available at the NSW Department of Industry (http://nswmigrationupdate.e-newsletter.com.au/link/id/zzzz58057cdad6584266Pzzzz560c81174dee9977/page.html#zzzz5803fe7cde37d624)

Source: MIA and NSW Government

  • 06
    Oct 16
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Victorian free public Wi-Fi pilot

Vic Free Wifi is the largest and most advanced free public Wi-Fi network of its kind in Australia and one of the most advanced public WiFi networks in the world.

Free public WiFi is now at all Melbourne CBD train stations, Bourke St Mall, Queen Victoria Market, and South Wharf Promenade at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with more locations to be available by the end of 2016.

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It is also in two key regional Victorian cities, in central Ballarat and central Bendigo.

The VicFreeWiFi pilot is managed and maintained by telecommunications company TPG and allows for up to 250 MB per device, per day and does not require personal information or feature pop-up advertising.

To login to VicFreeWiFi:

  1. Look up available networks on your device
  2. Select ‘VicFreeWiFi’
  3. Accept the terms and conditions

Reference: https://www.vic.gov.au/wifi/find.html

  • 05
    Oct 16
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Immigration scam targets migrants

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning migrants to watch out for scammers pretending to be from the ‘Department of Immigration’, threatening deportation and demanding money.

The ACCC has received 300 reports about this scam since March, with more than $150,000 reported lost.

“The scammers target migrants and temporary visa holders, claiming there are problems with their immigration paperwork or visa status and they need to pay a fee to correct the problem and avoid deportation. These scammers often glean personal information from social media, making the demands seem more legitimate,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard warned.

“Recently, these scams have been going one step further, threatening the arrest of loved ones, or claiming they have already been arrested or detained. They demand payment through wire transfers or iTunes gift cards.”

“Scammers may try to pressure you by calling incessantly and harassing you, even threatening to send the police to your house. Simply hang up and do not respond. If you give your money to a scammer, you will never see it again,” Ms Rickard said.

“The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will never ask for wire transfers or iTune cards as a payment option.”

“If in doubt, don’t use any contact details provided by the caller, instead look up the government department or organisation yourself in the phone book or online and phone or email them.”

Protect yourself

  • If you receive a phone call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from the ‘Department of Immigration’ or any government agency telling you that you will be deported unless you pay a fine, hang up
  • If you have any doubts about someone who says they are from a government department, contact the department directly. Don’t use any phone numbers, email addresses or websites provided by the caller – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search.
  • Never send any money via wire transfer or any other means to anyone you do not know or trust.
  • Never give your personal information, bank account or credit card details over the phone unless you are sure you are speaking with a trusted source and you understand why the person is calling you. If you think you have provided your details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.
  • Be aware of DIBP fees and charges and make sure you know why you have been asked to pay more You can check DIBP’s fees and charges at:http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Fees(link is external).
  • Know your visa status and entitlements. The DIBP may not have any need to contact you so if you receive a call from someone claiming to represent the DIBP and you are concerned, do not provide your personal information and end the call.

You can report immigration fraud matters to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection through their Immigration Dob-In Service(link is external).

You can report scams to the ACCC via the Scamwatch Report a scam page(link is external) or by calling 1300 795 995

Source: ACCC http://accc.gov.au/media-release/immigration-scam-targets-migrants

  • 28
    Sep 16
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Fake Department of Immigration and Border Protection website

DIBP is aware of a fake Department of Immigration and Border Protection website. Please ensure you use the department’s official website (http://www.border.gov.au) to find information about visas and citizenship products, and lodge applications.

It is your responsibility to maintain your safety and personal information online. You can report instances of alleged fraud on DIBP’s website at: www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/migration-fraud-and-scams

Source: DIBP http://www.border.gov.au/News/Pages/fake-website.aspx

  • 05
    Aug 16
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DIBP Industrial Action – Important information for travellers and clients

Department of Immigration and Border Protection employees, who are members of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), will take part in protected industrial action at various work sites around Australia starting from 11 August 2016.

The CPSU has given notice of work stoppages at all Department of Immigration and Border Protection work areas, in all states, including international airports, client service centres, ports, container examination facilities and international mail facilities.

The department has contingency arrangements in place to minimise the impact of stoppages on business operations.

The health, safety and security of the public and DIBP staff continues to be our priority during protected industrial action.

While DIBP staff are working closely with stakeholders to minimise the impact on the travelling public and on cargo and mail operations, and is ensuring appropriate measures are in place for visa and citizenship services, DIBP strongly  encourage passengers booked on international flights get to the airport early.

See below for detailed information about where and when protected industrial action is planned to occur.​

11 August 2016

Western Australia

  • Perth International Airport – 9.15 pm to midnight

12 August 2016

Across Australia

  • Midnight 12 August to midnight 13 August 2016 13 August 2016

Queensland

  • Brisbane International Airport – Midnight to 4.30 am
  • Cairns International Airport – Midnight to 12.30 am
  • Source: DIBP http://www.border.gov.au/News/Pages/travellers-clients.aspx
  • 18
    Apr 16
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10-year tourist visa trial set to start soon

After over a year of considering the lengthy multiple-entry tourist visa for Chinese visitors, the Australian Prime Minister has finally announced that a trial for the 10-year visa will start soon but neither the PM, the DIBP or DFAT have provided any details except that the trial will for the first time allow for tourist visa applications to be lodged in Mandarin.

 

The trial is expected to boost tourist numbers particularly those of return visitors to Australia. For years now the industry has complained of the inordinate visa demands, such as bank records and other documentation, all of which they say have made travel to Australia less attractive even to those have been here and inclined to return.

 

The Australian trial lags well behind the US, Canada and Britain which have already moved to permanent 10-year, repeat-entry tourist visas for the Chinese.

 

The Australian Prime Minister is currently in China with a 1000-strong business delegation looking to strengthen economic ties with a focus on tourism and education.

 

“China is Australia’s most valuable tourism market. More than a million Chinese visited Australia last year (and) contributed A$8.3 billion to our economy,” Mr Turnbull said at a function in Shanghai’s sprawling Expo Centre.

 

To encourage further growth, Australia will not only relax its visa rules but will also embark on a major tourism campaign. Mr Turnbull said, next year has been designated the Australia-China Year of Tourism. “Both our governments are working on a program of events in China and Australia throughout 2017 to promote the tourism relationship,” Mr Turnbull said.

 

Government figures released in January showed a million Chinese tourists flocking to Australia over the previous 12 months, up from 100,000 just 15 years ago. Beaten in absolute numbers only by New Zealand, China is the fastest growing group with a total spending of A$7.7 billion (US$5.9 billion) last year.

 

Australia has launched a A$40 million global tourism campaign to help fill the economic hole left by a commodities downturn, targeting a growing group of Chinese holidaymakers who favour independent itineraries over traditional large group packages.

 

Tourism is among Australia’s fastest growing sectors, employing 500,000 people. Tourism Research Australia forecasts Chinese spending to double to A$13.7 billion by 2024–25.  The government forecasts the industry to rake in A$113 billion by June 2016, with foreign tourists accounting for one third.

 

Source: Migration Alliance

  • 28
    Mar 16
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School fee shock for SC457 Visa workers

Education Minister for South Australia Dr. Susan Close has announced that 457 visa workers earning a household income of more than $77,000 will have to start paying school fees of up to $6100 from next year, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph.

 

Now, the children of sc457 workers do not pay public school fees. The move brings South Australia into line with WA, NSW and the ACT.

 

According to the newspaper, for the first year, the new charge will only apply to people who arrive in SA from January 1, 2017. From January 2018 it will apply to all 457 visa holders living in the state, regardless of when they arrived.

 

The report states that any family supported by a 457 visa worker, with a household income of $77,000 or more, will have to pay $5100 per year for primary school students and $6100 for secondary students.

 

Explaining her reasons, the Dr Close said that it was ““fair to ask 457 visa holders who make a temporary home here to make a modest contribution to the cost of providing public education…The money will help fund early childhood education, which is one of the most crucial areas of our education system.

 

It is estimated the new fee requirement will generate more than $11 million in extra revenue for the state over the next four years.

 

Source: Migration Alliance

  • 21
    Mar 16
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ACT SKILLED NOMINATION PROGRAM CLOSED TO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

Important announcement

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – closure of ACT nomination program to overseas applicants for 2015/16

 

The Australian Capital Territory is pleased to announce that program targets for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa have been met for the 2015/16 financial year.

 

Effective 18 March 2016 at 4:00pm AEST, applications for ACT nomination from overseas residents will not be accepted. If you are living overseas you are not able to apply for ACT nomination of a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa until the program reopens in July 2016.

 

Applications for ACT nomination already submitted before 4:00pm 18 March 2016 will be processed in queue order.

 

Canberra Residents

This action does not affect Canberra-based applicants. If you are living in Canberra and working in a skilled occupation, the program is open. You are still able to apply for ACT nomination of the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa if you meet the current nomination criteria for Canberra residents.

 

Skilled – Nominated (190) visa

The Skilled – Nominated (190) visa is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory.

 

You may apply for ACT nomination if you are: (1) living overseas; or (2) living in Canberra, subject to additional criteria as outlined below.

 

Canberra residents must be employed by an ACT employer in a skilled occupation and demonstrate you have lived in Canberra for three months prior to applying for ACT nomination.

 

International graduates from an institution located in another Australian state or territory must be employed fulltime by an ACT employer in your nominated occupation for at least six months.

 

You will not meet the ACT’s eligibility criteria for nomination if you are currently living in another Australian state or territory.

 

Please note overseas applicants who have lived or studied in another Australian state or territory within the last year may not meet the ACT’s eligibility criteria. If this situation applies you should discuss your circumstances with our team prior to lodging your application. Each application will be assessed on a case by case basis.

 

Please refer to the ACT nomination guidelines below for verification of limited or closed occupations.

 

Skilled – Nominated (provisional) (489) visa

Please note the ACT does not have access to nominate subclass 489 visas.

 

Source: ACT Government

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