Immigration Forum / Australia and NZ / November 2006

I've just done a search on it, this is what meant........

'The Government will implement changes to the general skilled migration
programme to place greater importance on English language proficiency
and skilled work experience. This will include an increase in base
English language requirements, the allocation of additional points to
applicants who achieve high levels of English, and a greater emphasis
on skilled work experience in the points test. To allow time for
applicants to obtain work experience, the Graduate Skilled (temporary)
visa will be extended from 6 to 18 months. These changes will commence
on 1 July 2007.'

Does anybody know if this is right?

Thanks

This is quoted in Australia government's web page.
I'm not sure how many procedure still running (such as parliament)

Do you know what is the procedure? Who can confirm the changes date?
Thank you.