September 26th, 2011 | Seeking Qualified Beauty Therapist (457 Sponsorship Visa)

This job offer has been sent to us recently. The recruiter is urgently looking for two qualified Beauty Therapists, offering a fantastic pay and conditions. Sponsorship for up to four years on the 457 visa, under the Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme will be provided. Please contact Owen Small from our migration team (+61 7 5443 6600) for further details regarding this exciting job offer.

At Evoke Beauty Massage & Day Spa, we are currently seeking two talented Diploma Qualified Beauty Therapists to join our team.

Both positions are Permanent Full Time Positions and are both immediate starts.

We are situated in Longreach, Central West Queensland. It is the  hub of the Outback!

Applicants must have the following:

-          Diploma in Beauty Therapy
-          Flexible to work on a roster

Applicant must be confident & perform at highest standard of treatments from waxing to spa.

If you also have qualifications in Acrylic & Gel Nails (highly regarded), as well as Remedial Massage Therapy (also highly regarded)
If you feel you possess the necessary qualities we are looking for, then please forward your resume to :

o.small@fclawyers.com.au       (please include copies of your qualifications & referees)

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September 26th, 2011 | Blog Roll: New additions this week!

Here is a summary of our most recent blog posts on our two blogs Australian Estate Law Today and Queensland Business Law Today. We also found some interesting articles on other blogs which we would like to share with you! We hope you enjoy reading it!

Australian Estate Law Today

Key Personal Capital Insurance and Capital Gains Tax
Read through a list of specific key issues in Byron’s latest blog post, regarding Personal Capital Insurance and Capital Gains Tax.

Challenging a Will and Claiming against an Estate
Throughout Byron’s blog post, it highlights what is needed to claim against an Estate and what steps must be taken in order to challenge against a will.

New Facebook Page!
If you like to be up to date about the Australian Estate Law Today, like our new Facebook page!

Queensland Business Law Today

Insolvent Trading and Directors Personal Liability for it
Byron’s latest blog post highlights the liabilities directors face whilst trading insolvent and the various warning signs for insolvent trading.

What is a Business Will? Here is the answer!
Do you know what a Business Will is? Read Byron Cannon’s latest blog post to help gain an understanding.

Work Health and Safety – Company Directors Getting Ready for the New Laws
Are you company director and looking to know the new laws for Work Health and Safety? Byron underlines the changes coming into effect on 1st January 2012.

New Facebook Page!
The Queensland Business Law Today also has its own Facebook page which gives you access to all our blog posts from within Facebook. Simply click the link above and then click on “Like”!

Other blogs

Can a cyclist injured in an accident claim compensation?
Tindall Gask Bentley, a successful law firm from South Australia, gives answers to this frequently asked question. Read their interesting article here!

“I was injured in a Dog attack, can I sue?”
Mal Byrne, an Adelaide injury lawyer, states you may be able to in fact take legal action against the dog’s owner. Read Mal Byrne’s insightful article here.

 

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August 22nd, 2011 | Blog roll: What You May Have Missed This Week

Here is a summary of our most recent blog posts on our two blogs Australian Estate Law Today and Queensland Business Law Today. We also found some interesting articles on other blogs which we would like to share with you! We hope you enjoy reading it!

Australian Estate Law Today

How Does Divorce Affect Your Will?
In this blog post Byron focuses on the validity of a will after a divorce. There are differences from state to state and if you go through a divorce you might find this blog post very helpful.

Can Scandelous Words Be Removed From A Will After Death?
Due to a recent decision of the Surpreme Court of South Australia we explain if and how scandelous words can be removed from a will after death.

Capital Gains Tax and Life Insurance Policies in Business Wills
We often receive questions regarding business wills and capital gains tax. In this interesting post Byron gives answer to the most asked question such as “Is Life insurance a Capital Gains Tax asset?”.

New Facebook Page!
If you like to be up to date about the Australian Estate Law Today, like our new Facebook page!

Queensland Business Law Today

Corporate Governance and Directors Duties
Are you acting in the best interest of your shareholders? This blog post explains the importance of corporate governance and duties a director should be fulfilling.

Related Party Transactions
Do you know the obligations when dealing with related parties of your company? If the answer is no then this blog post will be very interesting for you!

Business Wills – Failing to Execute
Do you know what a business will is? Do you know about the importance of it and what happens if the will cannot be executed?

Asset Protection for your Business
Byron has recently been part of the “Your Business Panel” and one question asked the most was how asset protections for businesses work. Read his answer here!

New Facebook Page!
The Queensland Business Law Today also has its own Facebook page which gives you access to all our blog posts from within Facebook. Simply click the link above and then click on “Like”!

Other blogs

“I’ve been injured in a car accident. Do I get compensation?”
Tindall Gask Bentley, a successful law firm from South Australia, gives answers to this frequently asked question. Read their interesting article here!

“I was injured in a hit and run accident. Do I still get compensation?”
Mal Byrne, lawyer for car accident injuries in Adelaide, says you can still claim compensation even without the identity of the offending driver.

Retailers Hancuffed by Out Dated Laws
Andrew Bland, workplace and commercial lawyer of North Ryde based law firm BlandsLaw, shares his thoughts about wage rates that retailers must pay staff who work weekends and late nights.

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August 5th, 2011 | Can my employer revoke my employer sponsored visa? Here is the answer!

Once you have been granted Permanent Residency under any visa subclass such as the 121/856 your employer cannot revoke your visa.

However, if they feel that you obtained the visa fraudulently they can contact the Department of Immigration to report their grievance.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship does have the power to investigate any claims that incorrect information has been provided in an application for Permanent Residency. If found to be correct then they can look at cancelling the visa.

If you have further questions to employer sponsored visas don’t hesitate to contact our migration team on +61 (07) 5443 6600 or Skype fcl_migration.

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August 2nd, 2011 | Brighter Future 4 Kids Foundations – Shoes & Socks 4 Kids

Between Monday the 1st and Wednesday the 3rd of August, 65 schools will be receiving the first of their two shipments of shoes and socks for disadvantaged children. The second shipment will follow in approximately six weeks time.

Ferguson Cannon Lawyers Managing Director Glenn Ferguson, is currently on the board for Brighter Future 4 Kids and hopes that the program takes off throughout the Sunshine Coast schools and hopes to see more great work being done for younger children on the Sunshine Coast and Queensland.

The netball barbecue fundraiser which Ferguson Cannon Lawyers currently run, donated the money raised towards the charity and hopes that it makes a big difference to the education and families involved within the charity and schools on the Sunshine Coast.

For more information or to send a donation to assist the remaining 454 disadvantaged Sunshine Coast children waiting for shoes and socks, go the charities website: www.brighterfuture4kids.org.au

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July 25th, 2011 | You want to convert a 457 visa to a permanent residency visa? Here is how it works!

If you are in Australia on a 457 visa then the two most commonly used options to obtain permanent residency are the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS). Both require sponsorship from an Australian business.

Going from the 457 to the ENS visa you must meet one of the following;

  • have worked full-time in Australia in the nominated occupation on a Subclass 418, 421, 422, 428, 444, 457 or 461 temporary residence visa for the last two years prior to the visa application being made (including at least the last 12 months with the nominating employer)
  • have been nominated to fill a position with a base salary of more than AUD250 000 per annum (excluding superannuation or allowances
  • have had your skills assessed as suitable by the relevant skills assessing authority and, unless exceptional circumstances apply, have at least three years full-time work experience in the occupation before the visa application is lodged. A list of assessing bodies can be found in the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL).

Please note this is a brief overview of the options available and other eligibility requirements exist for the employer, employee and dependants. For further information please contact a member of our migration team to discuss options for the RSMS visa and other visa subclasses that may be an option.

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July 21st, 2011 | Your Business Panel Invitation

On Friday 29 July our director Byron Cannon will be one of the experts at the “Your Business Panel” event. This is a brilliant opportunity to get the advice you need from all the essential professionals in just one place. Your business panel is here to help local businesses succeed!  In economical times like these it is even more important to network with local experts in order to achieve future growth. If you are interested in expending your business network we kindly invite you to this interesting event. Find the invitation below. Read the rest of this entry »

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July 15th, 2011 | What are training requirements for sponsors for a 457 visa? Here is the answer!

For the 457 visa sponsors/employers to be approved under the standard business sponsorship must demonstrate that they meet training benchmark A or B. Benchmark A or B must be met by business who have operated their business for more than 12 months. The only exception is if the sponsoring business has been trading less than 12 months, in which case an auditable training plan can be provided.

For benchmark A you must show that you have;

Recent expenditure, by the business, to the equivalent of at least 2% of the payroll of the business, in payments allocated to an industry training fund, and a commitment, by the business, to maintain expenditure in each fiscal year, to that level, for the term of approval as a sponsor.

And Benchmark B;

Recent expenditure, by the business, to the equivalent of at least 1% of the payroll of the business, in the provision of training to employees of the business, and a commitment, by the business, to maintain expenditure in each fiscal year, to that level, for the term of approval as a sponsor.

For further assistance with an application and advising on how you can meet benchmark A or B or assist with an auditable training plan then please contact a member of our migration team.

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July 12th, 2011 | How long should I wait for the residency after a case officer has been assigned?

When a case officer is assigned they will then review the file and assess it again immigration policy for the visa subclass applied for.

At this point the case officer will either grant the visa or request further information in support of the application.

Further requests can include health, character, further employment evidence or clarification on any other points the case officer is not clear on.

The time taken to provide all this information back to the case officer will depend on the applicant sending everything back in a timely manner.

Once the case officer has everything to make a decision they will normally grant the visa within a few days. However the time taken for the case officer to review the file once assigned or granting of the visa can depend on a number of factors such as their work load, their holidays, sick days, public holidays and in some cases DIAC officers work job share so are only in the office 2, 3 or 4 days a week.

It is important to note there is no need to email or contact DIAC to make further enquiries as this only delays the process further. The more time taken replying to enquiries means less time for working on files.

Contact our migration team for further inqueries: +61 (07) 5443 6600 or Skype fcl_migration.

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July 8th, 2011 | Can a small company sponsor overseas workers? Here is the answer!

Yes, a small company in Australia can sponsor overseas workers! The most commonly used visa is the 457 visa which requires the company being approved as a standard business sponsor, the nominated position being approved and the worker being approved for a visa.

A few of the key requirements are:

  • The company must have Australian staff that does not include the directors or family
  • The sponsor must meet training benchmarks of their current Australian staff over the last financial year
  • The nominated position must be in an occupation on the 457 skills list
  • The salary offered must be above $49,330 and also meet market rates for the nominated occupation
  • The employee must show they have the required qualification and/or work experience to perform the job and hold any require licenses or registration

Smaller companies however can struggle to meet the training benchmark of having spent 1% of their payroll on training Australian staff or paying 2% of payroll into an industry training fund.

This is only a brief overview of the requirements for the 457 visa. Please contact a member of the migration team (+61 7 5443 6600) for a further in-depth assessment.

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