Australia Immigration News

Refugee Boat People is Australia's Severest International Challenge October 20, 2013

Illegal immigration is not only Australia’s most severe foreign policy challenge; it is also a contentions political hot potato within the country. With earlier policies having failed, the new Tony Abbott government will be hard pressed to find lasting solution to tackle the issue. Perilous journey, hoping for a n...

Report Reveals Exploitation of 457 Migrants Workers October 19, 2013

Popularly known as the "king of visas" for immigration by some migration agents, the 457 visa program is a huge hit among people seeking to migrate to Australia. However, as a recent article in the ABC News reveals, employers are exploiting unsuspecting migrant employees using the 457 visa program. Skilled cook to c...

New Survey Shows Migrants Optimistic about Australia October 18, 2013

Australia is welcoming but not always open to true friendship is a feeling shared by new and middle migrants accordingly to a recent Mind and Mood survey. The study finds immigrants share a sense of optimism about Australia's future, although, the level at which they hold this perception differ. On the key issue of r...

Skilled Migration, Vital to Australia's Economy October 17, 2013

Migration data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Oct 7, for the month of August, reveals that long-term migration into Australia is growing. On the other hand, net permanent migration has been falling over the past year. Whereas, Australia received 680,200 permanent and long-term arrivals, more tha...

Growing Indian Diaspora Offers Huge Possibilities for Australia October 16, 2013

With over 30,000 Indians arriving in Australia in 2010-11, India has surpassed Britain and China as the largest source of migrants to Australia. This demographic shift in migration trend holds immense possibilities for Australia. Not only will the growing number of Australian-Indians help build strong linkages with I...

Why Should You Choose Australia? A guide to your permanent move October 16, 2013

Moving from one home to another in the same country can bring up a whole load of issues along the way. However, moving abroad to a new country requires you to be meticulous in your approach. If you are not, reversing a move is much harder. Therefore, you need to ensure that Australia is the right country for you to m...

Dark Horse Tasmania Could Offer High Growth Potential October 15, 2013

Recent figures released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the lowest population growth in the country is recorded in the island state of Tasmania. Statistics indicate that more Tasmanians left the state during the first quarter of the year than arrived there. Youth leaving state for jobs According ...

What Migrants Mean to Australia's Growth October 14, 2013

For a big island like Australia, with a small and ageing population, a considered immigration framework is, as crucial a resource, as capital, oil and trade.At a time when Australia is in the midst of a fierce debate about its strategy towards migrants, asylum seekers, boat people and refugees, an article in "The Age...

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