Business people - visas & immigration information

Overseas business people can apply for a visa to conduct short business visits, establish or manage a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/index.htm

Doctors and nurses

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information and visa options for doctors and nurses who want to work in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/index.htm

Employer sponsored workers

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to migration information for people with recognised skills seeking to work in Australia after being sponsored by an Australian or overseas employer.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/

International students - know your workplace rights

Like many international students you may get a part-time or casual job to help pay your living expenses while you study in Australia. This information will help you to understand your rights in the workplace. Information is available in several languages.

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/international-students/pages/default.aspx

Professionals and other skilled migrants

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information for people who are not sponsored by an employer but who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/

Regional initiatives

Department of Immigration and Citizenship information about regional migration programmes that support regional development and help supply the skill needs of regional employers.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/regional-employment/

Specialist entry - visa information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information and visa options for people to participate in specific professional, cultural or social activities in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/specialist-entry/

Visa Wizard

The Visa Wizard can help you find the Australian visa most likely to meet your specific circumstances. The Visa Wizard includes the most common Australian visas, but does not include every visa.

http://australia.gov.au/service/visa-wizard

Work

Page containing information on finding work, starting a business, taxation and social security to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/work/index.htm

Working holiday

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information for people between 18 and 30 to holiday in Australia and to supplement their travel funds through incidental employment.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/

Working legally in Australia

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page briefly describing the work rights of those who either live in Australia as a migrant or refugee or are living or working in Australia temporarily.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/compliance/working-legally/

Your Rights and Obligations: Immigration Facts for Workers

An information booklet to assist workers from overseas to know their rights and thereby help reduce the incidence of exploitation. Booklets have been translated and are available in several languages.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/rights-obligations-workers.htm