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WEDNESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
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Working visas for Greek visitors looking good!
The Federal Minister for Immigration Mr. Chris Bowen provided an exclusive interview on the 3XY Greek radio program (The pulse of the week) last Monday The interview was in relation to the granting of visas to a number of young Greeks who visit Australia giving them the right to work during their holiday stay. Mr Bowen said that it is a temporary visa on a reciprocal basis.
It is suggested this visa would be granted to 500 young Greeks and 500 young Australians visiting Greece respectively. It is a token of help by Australia to Greece in a time of great difficulty he added. Negotiations have started and its application will follow upon agreement. This is the only scheme in operation now days. An extension
In celebration of the Flavours of Greece the Greek Deli & Taverna have joined forces with Douglas Lamb Wines to bring you a traditional Whole Roast Suckling Pig Dinner.
of the visa is possible should circumstances require it, but may never become replaced by a permanent visa. He also added that people wishing to apply for permanent stay, should follow the appropriate procedure. He also praised the recently formed Ministerial Consultative Committee that has already begun its work dealing with all issues concerning the Greek Community.
During a Ethnic Media conference at Treasury place last Thursday, The Leader of the opposition Mr Tony Abbott also promised that his party would support and look at better ways to improved this type of agreement for Greeks coming to Australia and said that the Greek community at large had contributed significantly to the development of our Australian society and deserved every assistance in this matter.
Roast Suckling Pig
@ the Greek Deli Wednesday 19 Sept, 7pm - 10pm Where: Greek Deli & Taverna,
583 Chapel Street, Sth Yarra
Cost: $89.00 Including Wine Matching
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