Budget 2008-09 - Record skilled migration program to boost economy
The Rudd Government has moved to ease pressure on employers struggling with the skills shortage by adding an additional 31 000 skilled migrants to the 2008-09 Migration Program. read more...
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Australia likely to avoid recession
AUSTRALIA is likely to avoid recession, but economic growth will slow and more people will lose their jobs as the global financial crisis hits home, the Federal Government says. read more...
Residency Applications: High Failure Rate reported. Up to 50% FAIL.....
Industry feedback has indicated that an estimated 30% of all applicants who lodge their application online and directly with the immigration authorities get it wrong and fail. read more...
Victoria, Australia targets UK doctors
The Victorian Government has announced new initiatives to encourage more doctors from the UK to consider moving down under in light of a simplified registration process for doctors. read more...
More migrants now using agents
It now seems more migrants to Australia are using agents compared to migrants of other destinations according to the latest Emigrate Australia reader survey. read more...
Migration program boosts economy and eases skills shortage
A report by respected economic analyst Access Economics shows that new migrants to Australia deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to the Commonwealth budget and the broader economy every year. read more...
Migration Bureau attends training at Australia High Commission
The Director of the Migration Bureau, Grant King and his London office team have had a busy year attending numerous events at the Australia High Commission. read more...
Minimum salary increase for skilled workers
The minimum salary level (MSL) for occupations that are eligible for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) has increased by 3.8 per cent from August 1. read more...
Australia voted the top “must see” travel destination.
63% of the 4,500 people surveyed from nine Asia Pacific countries and territories said that Australia was the place they most wanted to see. read more...
TRADESMAN - Watch this space! TRA "Pathway D" likely to re-open shortly
The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) announced on 19th June 2008 that the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) have now responded to their lobbying re “Pathway D”. read more...
Campaign for more migrants
An innovative South Australia Government marketing campaign to boost migration to the State has so far generated more than AU$1 million in media coverage. read more...
Australia Pass Mark Watch – current points-tested visa pass mark update
The current points tested Skilled Independent Class visas are the most popular type of visa for migrants. read more...
