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 product (GDP) rose by 1.2% in the three months...

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 subsequently may be invited to apply for a visa application...

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 scheme. 'This new scheme recognises that many...

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, Chris Bowen MP, said. Mr Bowen said as part of the...

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 Migration Conference of the Australian Minerals...

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 years, while a girl can expect to live to 84.0 years. Having survived to age 60, men could expect to live another 23 years and women another 26 years…

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 compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...