Government cuts migration program - changes to critical skills list
The Rudd Government will cut the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program by 14 per cent to protect local jobs while ensuring employers can access skilled professionals in industries still experiencing skills shortages. read more...
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Changes to skilled migrant programme - new critical skills list
The Rudd Government will revise the migration program for the second half of 2008-09 so that skilled migrants who have a confirmed job, or have skills in critical need will be given priority for a permanent visa to come to Australia. read more...
Aussie banks pass the test
Australia's four biggest banks - which between them control more than 90 per cent of New Zealand's banking - are among the world's 20 safest, a survey has found. read more...
Victoria’s economy continues to grow; business investment up
Victoria’s economy grew by 3.2 per cent in the 2007-08 year, Treasurer John Lenders said read more...
New laws to protect overseas workers pass Parliament
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, on December 4th, welcomed the passage through Parliament with bipartisan support of new laws to better protect temporary overseas workers in Australia. 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 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...
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...
