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23 Jun 08
More Kiwis migrating to Australia, says NZ National Party
The latest migration statistics released at the end of May 2008 show the number of New Zealanders emigrating to Australia last year is the second largest amount on record.
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20 Jun 08
US, UK and Canada in top 10 for Indian emigration
A growing number of well-educated Indians are emigrating and choosing the US, the UK and Canada as their top destinations, it has been claimed. The Indian diaspora is estimated to be about 20 billion, and they sent approximately $27.1 billion (£13.7 billion) in remittances back to India in 2006-07, the Times of India reports.
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20 Jun 08
Scotiabank 'recognises requirements for multicultural immigration'
Scotiabank has said it recognises the needs that come with multicultural immigration and is planning to work with Indian bank HDFC to reach out to those thinking of Canadian immigration. The bank, which claims to be "Canada's most international bank", hosted an event celebrating the multicultural communities in Greater Toronto Area yesterday (June 19th).
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20 Jun 08
Experience-based skilled migrants soon to be allowed Australian visas through Pathway D solution
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) will shortly be making an announcement about a replacement to skilled “Pathway D.” The announcement comes as a response to continued lobbying from the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA).
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20 Jun 08
World Refugee Day a proud moment for new and old Australians
Australia has been celebrating Refugee Week this week, and the Australian Government is taking the opportunity to showcase its commitment to creating supportive infrastructure for Australian immigrants and refugees.
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19 Jun 08
Canada's new immigration law comes into place
Canada's new immigration law came into place yesterday after being approved by the Cabinet, but now the country must work on its backlog of visa applications. According to the National Post, the Government has little knowledge which skills sectors the Canadian visa applicants would fit into and what sectors are needed to be filled in the country.
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19 Jun 08
Assistance given to Australian visa holders taking citizenship test
People applying for an Australian visa will get more help when taking the citizenship test, according to a source. The Government has dedicated AUD$3.4 million to help people who need assistance when taking the computer-based test.
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19 Jun 08
Aviation training package launched to curb pilot shortage in Australia
Pilots are in need Down Under as the Australian aviation sector sees skills shortages. To address this problem the government is set to launch a new aviation training package to get more people into the industry, including skilled migrants arriving on an Australia visa.
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19 Jun 08
South Australia boosted by investment
The South Australian tourism industry has been backed with investment recently with the announcement that the Aurora Group will be taking over the Ozone Seafront Hotel on Kangaroo Island, and the Whale Centre revamped in time for the famous South Australian whale season.
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19 Jun 08
UK holiday-makers keeping NZ tourism above water
The New Zealand tourism market is slowing this year, but European and British travellers continue to make the trek to marvel at the natural beauty New Zealand has to offer, reports the Otago Daily Times.
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18 Jun 08
Immigration helps skills shortages in Australian construction industry
A skills shortage in the building industry on Australia's Sunshine Coast has been solved by immigration in the region. A course teaching Australian visa holders brick laying, which was the first of its kind when it began, will plug some of the gaps in the industry, reports theDaily.com.au.
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