Brendan O'Connor
Australia
Canberra Asks Athens to Step Up VISA Agreement
The Vice President of the Australian Parliament, Steve Georganas of Greek descent, reiterated that Australia is ready to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Greece on the tourist visas about the working permit, but "Athens is delaying the procedures."
"Both the...
Australia
Australia to Receive 190,000 Immigrants
Australia will receive around 190,000 immigrants and 20,000 refugees next year. During the fiscal year 2013-2014, 190,000 immigrants will move to Australia, according to the estimates of Australian Immigration and Citizenship Minister, Brendan O'Connor.
In particular, 128,550 positions will be...
Australia
Gillard Opens Aussie Door to Golden Dawn
The daily newspaper of Melbourne in an extended article titled, Ban sought on far-right Greek party, refers to the possibility of the neo-Nazi Greek political party Golden Dawn opening a local office in Melbourne.
The newspaper relied on data from...
Australia
Petition to Keep Golden Dawn Out of Australia
Greek-Australian Alex Kakafikas has launched a petition campaign online against allowing Greek Golden Dawn party members to come to Australia, where according to information they are planning to open an office.
The petition asks Brendan O'Connor, Minister for Immigration and...
Australia
Greek-Aussies Want Golden Dawn MP’s Barred
A Greek-Australian group has prepared a petition to collect signatures asking for a ban on the entry of members of the Greek neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Members of Parliament into the country.
The petition will be sent to Australian Immigration Minister,...
Australia
Restrictions on 457 Visa Program
The Australian Government decided to impose restrictions on the guest worker program of the 457 visa project, since it was considered that the program is abused.
According to the program, when an employer cannot meet the needs of his business...