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Government takes steps to attract foreign investors
Premier Denis Napthine has just attended the 51st Japan-Australia Joint Business Conference in Tokyo to celebrate Victoria’s “enduring relationship” with Japan. Mr Napthine explained in an October 21 statement that…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Students to benefit as Knight Review Changes rolled out
The first stage of a suite of measures supporting Australia’s international education sector is being rolled out as part of the Government’s response to the Knight Review, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship,…
read more →Oct 21, 2013New migration measures crucial to mining boom success
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, announced new measures to assist Perth businesses attract the workers they need and alleviate skills shortages in the resources sector. In an address to the…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Australian’s life expectancy among the highest in the world
Australian life expectancy for both males and females continues to be amongst the highest in the world, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). A boy born today can expect to live an average of 79.5…
read more →Oct 21, 2013New advisory council on skilled migration
The new Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) will provide the Government with expert advice on the role of skilled migration in the Australian economy, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship,…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Australia ‘needs more IT workers’
Information and communication technology are currently experiencing a growing skills gap (IT), a report has revealed, with more workers coming from overseas to help fill available positions. Migration consultants may…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Change to the skilled migration pass mark
The pass mark for the new SkillSelect visa subclasses 189, 190 and 489 will be 60 points. Intending migrants will first need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited to make an application for these…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Migration visa pricing changes examined
The current pass mark for points-tested skilled migrants who plan to come to Australia to work will be reduced by five points from July 1 – the same date the new SkillSelect register comes into effect. An announcement…
read more →Oct 21, 2013DIAC warns against unregistered migration agents
Potential migrants could be putting their visas under threat if they turn to mobile applications for advice rather than registered migration agents. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) explained how…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Queensland jobs boom impacting on immigration visa statistics
As the construction and resources industries continue to draw skilled workers away from other sectors on the domestic job market, international workers are being called on more frequently to fill the gaps. Information…
read more →Oct 21, 2013ABS data shows WA population is booming
While the east coast has traditionally been a preferred vector for migrants entering the country for the first time, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) helps paint a picture that could see the…
read more →Oct 21, 2013NSW deputy premier says new migration visa plans will build a “Big Sydney”
In a move that could see the state accepting around 7,200 migrants a year, the deputy premier of New South Wales, Andrew Stoner, has announced new plans to build a “big Sydney”. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald on…
read more →Oct 21, 201310,000 jobs in Western Australia mean opportunities for migrants
A new $7 billion mine in the Pilbara will mean that 10,000 workers will be needed – many from overseas. It is the latest massive project and will put even more pressure on West Australia’s skills shortage. But unions…
read more →Oct 21, 2013DIAC simplifies permanent residency visa pathway
After a lengthy review, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced that it will be revising the structure the permanent employer-sponsored visa programme. Announced by the minister for…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Melbourne raid sees 16 detained
Three separate warrants were used by police officers to enter a number of adjoining dwellings in the southeast of Melbourne on February 29. The local officers were joined by socialists from the Department of Immigration…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Queensland civil partnerships open up new migration options
As of March 23, the Queensland government will be the latest state to begin recognising the legal rights of civil partnerships. On February 4 the deputy premier Andrew Fraser stated that the state governor had approved…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Positive employment conditions in Australia despite economic uncertainty
A massive survey of Australian business leaders has shown that local sentiments towards hiring and job growth remain high despite financial uncertainty abroad. Researchers at recruitment specialists Hudson have…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Mining boom to spread the wealth across Queensland’s employment sector
While it has been widely noted that the current expansion in the mining and resources sector has provided roles for skilled migrant workers from countries around the world, Queensland is set to receive additional…
read more →Oct 21, 2013New Visa Pricing Arrangements
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is introducing new visa pricing arrangements. Some changes, including a reduction in the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for new students, take effect from January 2012. Other…
read more →Oct 21, 2013GSM Priority 5 Processing Update
DIAC has announced that it expects to commence allocating some General Skilled Migration (GSM) Priority Group 5 applications this program year (2011-12). This group comprises approximately 27 347 onshore applications,…
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