TEMPORARY WORKS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What are the two temporary work visas mentioned that are described separately in
LML6004-2?
The old 457 and the 482 visa.
What did the Department release in December 2010 regarding temporary work visas?
A discussion paper seeking submissions on its plan to rationalise and implement a simpler
framework for temporary work visas.
When were the Migration Regulations substantially amended to simplify temporary work
visas?
On 24 November 2012.
What is the purpose of Division 2.13 in the Migration Regulations?
It prescribes criteria for approval of sponsorships and nominations for temporary work visas.
What are some common requirements for sponsors of temporary work visas?
Sponsors must apply to be an approved sponsor, have the capacity to comply with sponsorship
obligations, and provide location and contact details.
What must be disclosed if the sponsor is not the employer?
The relationship between the sponsor and the employer must be disclosed.
What does 'employer' include according to the regulations?
An organisation responsible for tasking the nominee in volunteer roles.
What information must be provided in the nomination regarding the nominee's work?
The location where the nominee will be working.
What must sponsors ensure regarding adverse information?
, No adverse information is known to the Minister about the sponsoring business or anyone
associated with it.
What is required for the naming of the nominee in the visa application?
The sponsor must name the nominee for the visa.
What must be listed in the nomination for secondary applicants?
All secondary applicants must be listed unless it is reasonable not to do so.
What responsibilities does the sponsor have regarding travel costs?
The sponsor is responsible for reasonable travel costs for the nominee and accompanying family
members for some visas.
What must sponsors do if the nominee becomes unlawful?
They are responsible for costs incurred by the Commonwealth in locating and removing the
nominee and/or their family.
What records must sponsors keep regarding the nominee?
Records on the approved activities of the nominee and produce these to the Minister as required.
What must sponsors ensure about the nominee's work activities?
The nominee does not work in other than an approved activity.
What costs are sponsors not allowed to recover from the employee?
Certain costs including recruitment or migration agent costs.
What must sponsors advise the Department of within 28 days?
Any change in the sponsor's details or if the visa applicant terminates or ceases employment.
What are visa applicants required to comply with during their stay in Australia?
Australian wages and conditions.
What must visa applicants have access to during their stay?
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What are the two temporary work visas mentioned that are described separately in
LML6004-2?
The old 457 and the 482 visa.
What did the Department release in December 2010 regarding temporary work visas?
A discussion paper seeking submissions on its plan to rationalise and implement a simpler
framework for temporary work visas.
When were the Migration Regulations substantially amended to simplify temporary work
visas?
On 24 November 2012.
What is the purpose of Division 2.13 in the Migration Regulations?
It prescribes criteria for approval of sponsorships and nominations for temporary work visas.
What are some common requirements for sponsors of temporary work visas?
Sponsors must apply to be an approved sponsor, have the capacity to comply with sponsorship
obligations, and provide location and contact details.
What must be disclosed if the sponsor is not the employer?
The relationship between the sponsor and the employer must be disclosed.
What does 'employer' include according to the regulations?
An organisation responsible for tasking the nominee in volunteer roles.
What information must be provided in the nomination regarding the nominee's work?
The location where the nominee will be working.
What must sponsors ensure regarding adverse information?
, No adverse information is known to the Minister about the sponsoring business or anyone
associated with it.
What is required for the naming of the nominee in the visa application?
The sponsor must name the nominee for the visa.
What must be listed in the nomination for secondary applicants?
All secondary applicants must be listed unless it is reasonable not to do so.
What responsibilities does the sponsor have regarding travel costs?
The sponsor is responsible for reasonable travel costs for the nominee and accompanying family
members for some visas.
What must sponsors do if the nominee becomes unlawful?
They are responsible for costs incurred by the Commonwealth in locating and removing the
nominee and/or their family.
What records must sponsors keep regarding the nominee?
Records on the approved activities of the nominee and produce these to the Minister as required.
What must sponsors ensure about the nominee's work activities?
The nominee does not work in other than an approved activity.
What costs are sponsors not allowed to recover from the employee?
Certain costs including recruitment or migration agent costs.
What must sponsors advise the Department of within 28 days?
Any change in the sponsor's details or if the visa applicant terminates or ceases employment.
What are visa applicants required to comply with during their stay in Australia?
Australian wages and conditions.
What must visa applicants have access to during their stay?
