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Brendan O'Connor MP was sworn in as the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 4 February 2013.

Employers face tougher sanctions for hiring illegal workers

23 May 2013
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor today launched a campaign to raise awareness of new measures aimed at stamping out the practice of hiring illegal workers.
[Media release]

New online tool sets out 457 visa rights and obligations

22 May 2013
Overseas workers holding 457 visas now have a new online resource to inform them of their rights and obligations in the workplace, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Brendan O'Connor MP, announced today.
[Media release]

More Sri Lankans returned to Colombo

22 May 2013
A further 31 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals are being returned to Colombo after failing to meet Australia's international obligations, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor said today.
[Media release]

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