New Immigration measures announced to ease skills shortage
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced on 17th February 2008 that Australia would relax its migration programme, allowing more skilled workers to enter Australia.read more...
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DIAC announces capping of Contributory Parent category visas
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship on the 11th April, 2008 announced the capping of a series of Contributory Parent visa categories in light of continued high demand for these visas.
The latest labour force figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1 per cent in January 2008.
The central bank has announced that the housing market has softened, with the top end as well as the lower end of the market now being hurt by higher interest rates after strong growth in prices in 2007. 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...
Research shows migrants still contributing to strong economic growth
New research by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) shows that migrants accelerate their employment outcomes in the year following their first six months in Australia. read more...
Applications High Failure Rate
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...
Changes to the General Skilled Migration visa stream
Changes to the General Skilled Migration visa stream took effect on 1st September 2007. read more...
New Zealand passes UK to top Australian settler arrivals
New Zealand has overtaken the United Kingdom as the largest source country for permanent migrants to Australia. read more...
Removal of skill pathway
Major impact for trade assessment applicants relying predominately on work experience. read more...
Australia’s total population reaches 21 million
21 million, that’s the new total population of Australia for 2007, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). 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...
