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

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]

Immigration detains seven over suspected illegal labour supply racket in Queensland

16 May 2013
Immigration compliance officers detained seven people on a farm in Stanthorpe in connection with the suspected supply of illegal workers in the region, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor said today.
[Media release]

More Sri Lankans returned to Colombo

16 May 2013
A further 58 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals have been returned to Colombo after failing to meet Australia's international obligations, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor announced today.
[Media release]

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