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Targeted migration increase “an important step” in meeting WA demand
Increasing targeted migration is “an important step” in meeting the needs of Western Australia’s booming resources sector, according to one executive. Speaking after the publication of new migration statistics from the…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Australian economy is growing and its good news for migrants
The Australian economy grew at its fastest pace in four years last quarter, outpacing much of the developed world’s economies. That’s great news for anyone thinking of emigrating to Australia from the UK. Gross domestic…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Why consider Australia now?
Changes to laws coming Australian Government proposing SkillSelect, a new skilled migrant selection register based on Expression of Interest (EOI) Commences on 1 July 2012 Applicants submit claims for EOI and…
read more →Oct 21, 2013New accreditation scheme for 457 visas
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, announced businesses using the subclass 457 visa program can now gain access to priority processing and approval for six years under a new accreditation…
read more →Oct 21, 2013New user-pays visa pricing a fairer system
Senator Kate Lundy – Acting Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Changes to Australia’s visa pricing system make for a fairer ‘user-pays’ approach of charging for visas, the Acting Minister for Immigration and…
read more →Oct 21, 2013SkillSelect first round places confirmed
A total of 100 people have been invited by the Australian government to make an application for either a skilled independent or skilled regional family-sponsored visa since the SkillSelect online service was announced…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Permanent migration ‘the mainstay’ of Australian programs
Permanent skilled migration is the “mainstay” of Australia’s immigration program, Chris Bowen revealed in a speech made earlier this week. Addressing the Australian Mines and Metals Association Migration and Labour…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Australia receives record number of Indian migrants
Over the past year, India has provided Australia with its largest source of migrants, making it the first time the country has taken the top spot. As the government announces it met its target for migration places in…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Australia ranks third in professional relocation survey
A report commissioned by global specialist recruiter Hydrogen, titled Global Professionals on the Move 2013, contains information that will be of some interest to migration agents in Australia. It reveals that skilled…
read more →Oct 21, 2013WARNING: New visa pricing charges from 1 July 2013
Minister Bowen announced on 29 November 2011 that a new visa fee system would be introduced “to ensure taxpayers are no longer subsidising visa applications”, and “the significant changes include the introduction of a…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Upcoming 457 reforms
Most changes are expected to be introduced on July 1st 2013. In summary, the changes comprise a set of measures designed to strengthen the integrity of the 457 visa scheme. The government’s intention is to define 457…
read more →Oct 21, 2013NSW capitalises on investor immigration visa
New South Wales government ministers are trying to position the state as the destination of choice for those on a Significant Investor Visa. The immigration visa allows for concessions on some requirements like language…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Immigration visa applicants targeted through real estate
Property gurus are spruiking the benefits of the Perth real estate sector as a means for wealthy investors to enter Australia on a special immigration visa, it’s been claimed. The Significant Investor Visa, which was…
read more →Oct 21, 2013Immigration visas for retirement in Australia
If 2013 is the year you are looking to retire, then maybe you should think about doing so in the warmth of Australia. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship offers an immigration visa – the Investor Retirement…
read more →Oct 21, 2013DIAC warns of phone scam targeting visa holders
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is warning that visa holders should hang up the phone on imposters posing as DIAC officials. A current scheme has been uncovered where fraudulent DIAC personnel are…
read more →Oct 21, 2013MA opposes rise in visa charges
The Migration Alliance has criticised the federal government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) over increasing visa costs. In an attempt to bring the budget back to surplus by 2013, one of the measures the…
read more →Oct 19, 2013Australia ranked ‘happiest’ developed nation again
Australia has been ranked the world’s happiest nation among developed economies for the third year running. Top position went to Australia, because of the overall strength of its economy, in the Better Life Index…
read more →South Australia is now officially open to all visitors!
Good news- South Australia (SA) is now officially open to all interstate and overseas travellers. It is now possible to move to and travel around most of South Australia. However, some Aboriginal communities, for…
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