Graduate Diploma in Migration Law LML6004 – Australia’s Visa System 2 (Economic) Assessment Task 1 PART A

NOTE ON TASK 1

TASK 1 COMPRISES TWO PARTS – PART A – SHORT ANSWER QUESTION AND PART B – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS TO BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT THE END OF THE UNIT.

General Instructions

1. Students must answer all questions as indicated. Make certain all answers are clearly labelled.
2. Make certain that you enter your NAME and STUDENT NUMBER on each page. Insert them into the header or footer for ease.
3. This assignment comprises 10% of the assessment in this unit.
4. Students should note that English expression, grammar and spelling are taken into account in assessment of their answers.
5. SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT: Please check the online centre for the due date for your class group. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the date for receipt is complied with. It is intended that all assessments be lodged electronically. This will then automatically generate a receipt.
6. WORD LIMIT: Word limits are indicated for questions and should be adhered to with each answer.
7. All answers should be supported by reference to the relevant legislative provisions.
8. A student whose answer to any question depends upon facts which are not stated, must discuss all relevant alternatives.
9. REFERENCING: Students are required to use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation as the preferred method of referencing. You are also required to submit a bibliography for each assessment task and not merely a reference list.

Assessment Criteria

1. Accurate answers to the questions, demonstrating knowledge of statutory interpretation, legislative and regulatory provisions and applying problem solving skills.
2. Answers are justified by clear reference to the relevant facts, identify logical assumptions you have made about the facts in answering questions.
3. Arguments and information are clearly and logically presented.

SCENARIO

Your client, a local media personality turned entrepreneur, has spent the last three years building her beauty brand from the ground up. Inspired by the global success of celebrity-founded beauty companies, she envisioned a brand that would reflect her personal style and values while offering high-quality products and services to her growing customer base.

After three years of success in her business, your client recently completed a comprehensive five-year business plan with her advisor. The plan outlines a strategic expansion into premium beauty services, with a flagship studio in Melbourne and plans to expand nationally. A critical component of this expansion is hiring a skilled beauty therapist who can deliver exceptional service and help shape the brand’s in-person customer experience.

Your client advertised the role locally and through major recruitment platforms but struggled to find a candidate who met her expectations in terms of both technical skill and brand alignment. As time passed, she began to worry about delays to her expansion timeline.

At a recent industry networking event, your client spoke with other business owners who had successfully sponsored skilled overseas workers. They shared how international talent had brought innovation, diversity, and fresh perspectives to their businesses. One attendee mentioned the benefits of sponsoring workers on a temporary skilled visa, which requires the visa holder to remain with the sponsoring company for the duration of their visa, which would offer stability and return on investment.

Intrigued but cautious, your client decided to seek professional advice before moving forward. She contacted you, a registered migration agent, to understand the process and requirements involved in sponsoring a beauty therapist from overseas under a temporary visa.

QUESTION

Explain all the employer requirements your client would need to consider and satisfy if your client was to sponsor someone for a temporary skilled visa for the role of a beauty therapist.

Your answer must be supported by reference to relevant legislative and/or regulatory provisions.

• (10 marks)
• (Maximum Word Limit: 1100 words)