The clock is ticking (87)

Feb 20, 2013 4:08 PM CST The clock is ticking
wash2u: Rob, I have a Parliamentary Enquiry to present to next week and the main thrust of it is the "old practices." This one is related to rural drainage where farmers would in years gone by take care of the drainage systems on their properties that were developed over 100 years ago so that they could utilise the swamp lands.

Times and owners change. "New" owners do not know what has happened before. "It is here, this is what I bought. It is good."

But drains fill up with sediment and growth. Under-carriage regrows. "nobody told me I needed to clear the drains that were filling up and me getting flooded or that the undergrowth is fuel for fires and I would be burnt out."

Must sue the State Govt or local Council . for this because nobody told me that I should be prepared to take some responsibility.

ah a hero

yes drains should cleaned either by hand using a brush-hook, pitch fork and shovel or tractor and grader blade or something

is the property owners responsibility
Feb 21, 2013 2:04 AM CST The clock is ticking
wash2u
wash2uwash2uMelbourne, Victoria Australia79 Threads 1 Polls 3,768 Posts
curly28: I'm inspired and surprised you didn't join the fire brigade and become a fireman I wonder if the kids today would be as brave as you in same situation


Not brave, you had to pay the fire brigade for callouts in those days and we had no money. And just a little grass fire. Would have only burnt a few of the timber fences nearby (and cost more money) but if got away down the back, major problems.

And be a firey? No way. You really had to have a trade to get in back then. From 16-18, I worked most Saturdays and school holidays as a brickie's labourer for my brother. No way I was going be a tradie as it was too much like hard work.

Probably why I ended up in local government rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing Although really starting to think even that is getting harder as I move up the chain.

Especially when I am down my 2 engineers and the new Director gets me to start doing Parliamentary submissions and presentations in areas that others should be dealing with. Guy who should really be doing them is "tooo busy." He has 6 staff and 1 was supposed to be over working with me 3 days a week to help me out with the backlog. Had him 1 day in the last 2 weeks.

Think I need Blizz's job. 4 day week, time to go shopping during work hours, long lunch breaks. Sounds like the good life.
Feb 23, 2013 3:11 AM CST The clock is ticking
The Minister has reviewed 457 visa
Rorted 457 visa scheme to be tightened
The Federal Government has announced changes to conditions for foreign workers on 457 visas.
Under the changes, employers will be required to demonstrate they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers, while English language requirements for some jobs will also be raised.

Mr O'Connor said compliance and enforcement powers would also be boosted to stop employers who are rorting the system.
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A while ago Allegria i understood you stated you had a sponsor and that you had opened up your own new business, e.g. owner operated cafe.

Looking at the business 890 visa requirements it appears to favor quite wealthy applicants only and included earlier application approval for other visa 60 (something) before an 890 visa would be considered.

It now appears the Labor government n respect to 457 visa is moving the goal posts to tighten up on them, and it appears possibly go on some sort of witch-hunt to gain votes by appeasing labor union members.

In light of the callous dirty tricks departments public statements today, I think you should keep a very close eye out for any changes they announce then re-check back with your lawyer to try and find out where you stand
Feb 23, 2013 4:15 AM CST The clock is ticking
457 visa
This visa allows a business to employ someone from outside Australia in a skilled job in Australia.

If you hold this visa, you can:
work in Australia for up to four years

bring your family with you
travel in and out of Australia as often as you want.




Subclass 457 visa Legislative Instruments

To maintain flexibility in the Subclass 457 visa program, certain aspects of the program are subject to change from time to time. The aspects of the program that may change are contained in what is known as a legislative instrument.

These legislative instruments are essentially legal documents that describe particular rules of the Subclass 457 visa program that may be changed by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Legislative instruments are published on the ComLaw website.


Legislative instruments are published on the ComLaw website: -
Feb 23, 2013 4:23 AM CST The clock is ticking
AgentAjax
AgentAjaxAgentAjaxBrisbane, Queensland Australia81 Threads 1 Polls 3,965 Posts
Allegria46: Just have to let off some steam...... and mabye someone has a solution on hand.

as some of you know I came here 15 month ago to live and work in your wonderfull Country.

Now i found out I m to old to apply for permanent residency next Year, but I m welcome to work here untill I m 65 and pay all my Taxes and my Super.

That sucks, as I know for a fact that some of the People who come over on a Boat and dont even work here and are even older than me can stay here for good.

Bit unfair i think


The best thing for you to do is marry one of many potential connecting singles males. grin
Feb 23, 2013 4:57 AM CST The clock is ticking
probably is...
i've just been reading guff on the 457 visa...

even if you purchase property they can force you to sell it on expiration of your visa...

you are allowed to purchase only newly built home or build for your own use, and can purchase jointly with aussie partner...looks a night mere to me

my minds eye sees
Argentina, Canada, even Vietnam, PNG or Fiji
Feb 23, 2013 5:18 PM CST The clock is ticking
wash2u
wash2uwash2uMelbourne, Victoria Australia79 Threads 1 Polls 3,768 Posts
Said this before but...

Sister-in-law's brother came in the dodgy way of getting a 6 month visitor's visa. And stayed for 6 years running his own courier business successfully. When he applied for permanent residency (as he was getting married), he was basically booted out. Had to leave for 6 months then apply to migrate here. Think he got it because he was marrying an Aussie who he had known for many years.

But give it time. If your business does well and employing Aussies, you may have a good chance of being able to stay.
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