Bookmark 
Print
News
11 Mar 05
Australia skilled job vacancies growing says recruitment agency
The Australian Government may have no choice but to attract migrants from advanced industrialised countries to help fill the nation's growing number of skilled job vacancies, an international recruitment firm says.
Read more»
10 Mar 05
Australian Government introduces Bill to streamline Australian immigration processes
In an effort to restore integrity in its migration system and improve the confidence levels of those seeking Australian visas and those looking to immigrate to Australia, the Australian Government has introduced the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005.
Read more»
08 Mar 05
Australia and New Zealand compete for skilled visa immigrants
According to New Zealand's finance minister Michael Cullen, Australia and New Zealand are competing against each other to attract skilled migrants. In an effort to boost their respective economies and fill gaps in the skills market, the two countries are seeking the same individuals and families looking at emigrating to Australia and New Zealand.
Read more»
08 Mar 05
Australian immigration to increase through skilled visa program
Following comments made by Prime Minister John Howard last week, the Australian Immigration Minister confirmed Australia’s skills shortage and an increase in the number of skilled visas to be issued by the Australian government.
Read more»
03 Mar 05
Australia to increase immigration through skilled migration
Australia’s Prime Minister, John Howard, has voiced support for an increase to Australian immigration to counter a shortage of skilled labour and rising labour costs.
Read more»
28 Feb 05
Australian visa holders encouraged to stay
The Australian Government will relax immigration regulations to make it easier for the 26,000 foreign workers sponsored by Australian businesses who enter the country each year to gain permanent residency when their four-year working visas expire.
Read more»
22 Feb 05
New Australian visa attracts skilled migrants to Victoria
A new Australian visa initiative to attract skilled migrants to Victoria and other regional areas of Australia is set to increase the number of migrants in these areas.
Read more»
18 Feb 05
Labour shortage forecast for Australia
The ageing of Australia's population will lead to permanent labour shortages across many industries by 2010, suggests a recent report.
Read more»
16 Feb 05
Visa overstayers detained in Northern Victoria
Sixty eight illegal workers and visa overstayers have been located in and around the northern Victorian towns of Nathalia, Murchison, Yarrawonga and Numurkah, said the Australian Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
Read more»
10 Feb 05
UK Working Holiday makers flock to Australia
The Australian Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, announced today Australia has formalised its Working Holiday Maker arrangements with the United Kingdom.
Read more»
09 Feb 05
Immigrants make Australia home
A new kit developed by the National Archives will allow migrants and their families access to information about their immigration to Australia, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, said today.
Read more»
