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Response to discussion paper on Regional Migration Settings (July 2024)
This joint submission from the AHA/AA makes recommendations to government about how "regional" should be defined, as well as seeking improvement to regional migraton settings so that members can accwss the skills and labour they need. The submission covers temporary and permanent skilled migration as well as ensuring that working holiday makers continue to be required to work in the regions if they want their second and third visa extensions.
Short Term Rental Accommodation Policy Statement (June 2024)
After the April 2024 Board Meeting, Accommodation Australia's policy on Short Term Rental Accommodation has been updatedwi the new policy as well as extra evidence and international examples. The action on STRA has significantly increased globally in the last 12 months, driven by a universal concern about housing shortages.
Submission to Jobs & Skills Australia on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) (May 2024)
This joint AHA/AA submission makes a number of reccommendations to facillitate important access by members to migrant sponsorship. It strongly advocates for the inclusion on the proposed Core Skills Occupation List of Chefs. Cooks, Hotel Managers, Pastry Cooks, Restaurant Managers, Finance Managers and Hotel Security Managers. It also recommends an orderly transitional period from the old system to the proposed one to ensure occupations in shortage remain accessible for sponsorship.
Submission to the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System (May 2024)
Accommodation Australia's represents more than 1,400 members across Australia and this submission highlights the importance of apprenticeships and traineeships to our industry and the vital role incentices play in the total business case for employers to take on an apprentice or trainee.
Accommodation Sector Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 to Treasury (January 2024)
Accommodation Australia's recognises the importance of working with Government departments and stakeholders and we have a demonstrated history of achievement in working with Federal, State and Local Government, law enforcement agencies, and other organisations.
COVID Submission
Accommodation Australia's response to COVID-19 Pandemic to identify lessons learned to improve Australia's preparedness for future pandemics.
Permanent Migration Planning 2024/25
The Department of Home Affairs has sought stakeholder views on the zise of permanent migration for 2024/25. This joint submission with the AHA on behalf of the hotel industry recommends an increase in permanent employer sponsored migration places.
Submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics review of ANZSCO
ANZSCO is the classification of occupations that the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other important bodies use for labour market analysis. It underpins decisions on migration and training funding, and this joint submission with the AHA seeks to update the jobs that are relevant to the hotel industry today.
Payday Super
In the 2023/24 budget, the Government announced it will legislate for employers to pay their employee Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time that they pay salary and wages and amend SG compliance framework, including amending the calculation of the SG charge and adding new penalties.
Comments on the Principles and Standards of Assessing Authorities of Skilled Migrants
The migration program is critically important to the accommodation sector, and the hotels industry more broadly. Skills assessment is a compulsory requirement for employers in sponsoring many of the occupations important to our industry. Over the years, members have reported their frustration with the lengthy delays in finalising assessments, particularly those arranged overseas, as well as the cost.