Settlement Guide: changes to temporary work visas mean faster processing

families queueing at airport

families queueing at airport Source: AAP

Applying for a temporary work visa to Australia will be cheaper and quicker from mid-November.The Department of Immigration and Border Protection is promising an easier visa application process for individuals and their sponsors. The changes from November 19 affect specialised professionals, domestic and religious workers amongst others wanting to enter Australia for short-term work.


michelle chen reports


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