EmmaLouise Consulting

19/04/2023

Echo Park Speedway are excited to announce Townsville Stainless Steel as our Platinum Sponsor for the 3rd annual Gerard Smyth Memorial being held on Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th April 2023.

Not only has Gerard Smyth made such a huge impact on the speedway community but he has also left a huge impression on Rachael Hollins and the team at Townsville Stainless Steel. Rachael is the niece of Gerard, so it is a huge privilege to once again have the support of Gerard's family in the running of the Gerard Smyth Memorial.

Townsville Stainless Steel is renowned in the industry for delivering stainless solutions of the highest quality that are fit-for-purpose and made to last. With over 30 years experience, if you someone to get the job done with a minimum fuss and an outstanding result, Townsville Stainless Steel is the design and fabrication team Queenslanders turn to.

Owned and operated by Ashley and Rachael Hollins, Townsville Stainless Steel are located at 331 Bayswater Road, Townsville. Call in and see the team for all your stainless steel needs.

07/09/2015

If you want to make Australia your permanent home – talk to EmmaLouise Consulting about your options.

For the last 4 years I have been assisting 457 visa holders successfully transition to Permanent Residence. EmmaLouise Consulting can provide personalised migration advice to suite your needs. If you would like more information please send an email to [email protected]

14/06/2015

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO MEAT INDUSTRY LABOUR AGREEMENT (MILA)
As some of you may be aware that the Department recently completed a review of the Meat Industry Labour Agreement to ensure it remains in line with the rest of the 457 visa program. As a result of this review it gives me great pleasure to advise that the Department has decided to implement a change to the qualifying period of employment for Skilled Meat Workers to become eligible for residence, a request made by sponsoring employers. Skilled Meat Workers will now be eligible for Permanent Residence after working for three years and six months on a 457 visa. This is great news as visa holders will not have to renew their 457 before applying for PR.

03/06/2015

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO VISA APPLICATION CHARGES.

As a part of the 2015-16 Commonwealth Budget, the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) will increase Visa Application Charges (VACs) for the majority of visa categories. Proposed increases will come into effect from the 1st July 2015.

It is likely that a high volume of applications will be lodged in the days leading up to the 1st July. This large volume may effect online systems causing delays to visa lodgement.

If you have immediate concerns regarding the price increases or are planning to lodge a visa application this month please do not hesitate to contact me if you need assistance.

21/04/2015

CHANGES TO THE 457 VISA PROGRAM - in response to 457 Integrity Review Recommendations the following changes have been made to the Subclass 457 visa requirements;

* Expanded the list of approved English Language testing bodies

* Overall test scores for the English language requirement now acceptable - still incorporates minimum scores in each band

* Will grant English language exemptions if an applicant can demonstrate (5) cumulative years of study in English rather than the previous requirement of (5) consecutive.

22/02/2015