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14 Sep 07
New citizenship test for Australian immigration passed through parliament
The legislation introducing the new Australian immigration citizenship test was passed through parliament today. It is now expected that the test will commence on October 1st.
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14 Sep 07
Australian visa holders successful: Immigration Minister
Australian visa holders find work quickly in their first year in Australia, according to new research released by the Ministry for Immigration and Citizenship. The third Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia shows that employment among skilled migrants increased from 91 per cent after six months to 97 per cent after they had been in Australia for 18 months.
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13 Sep 07
Mining companies battling to hire skilled mining workers
Australia's resources boom continues to provide opportunities for skilled workers with an Australian visa, as the metal, oil and gas sectors compete to hire and retain skilled people. Growing production and significant expansion plans are great for the economy but rely on attracting skilled workers from other parts of Australia and from Australian immigration.
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13 Sep 07
Health worker shortages in South Australia: reliant on Australian immigration
South Australia is reliant on overseas-trained doctors with Australian visas, the health minister said at a gathering of health and workforce planning experts in Adelaide this week.
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11 Sep 07
Australian job market buoyant
Australia's job market has a bright future, with one third of employers planning to hire new staff in the December quarter, according to the latest employment survey. The employment outlook for people interested in making a new life by obtaining an Australian visa is encouraging.
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10 Sep 07
Hiring boom in Australia fuelled by skills shortage
Australia's hiring boom looks set to continue as the economy expands and employers hired an estimated 17,500 extra workers in August, according to a survey of 25 economists by Bloomberg news. This is the tenth month in a row employment rates have gone up, following the 21,800 jobs added in July. The severe skills shortage across the country means Australia is desperate to attract skilled people for Australian immigration.
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10 Sep 07
Scots choosing Australian immigration for financial reasons
Scots make up a significant proportion of Britons leaving to start a new life abroad, with 32,000 leaving in 2005 and 163,000 since 2000. One of the most popular destination countries is Australia. As well as the weather, better jobs and large numbers of ex-pats in Australia, the most significant reason for Australian immigration is the opportunity to have a better quality of life at a lower cost.
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07 Sep 07
Demand for financial advisors with Australia visas
Increasing demand for financial advisors from Australians is coupled with a chronic skills shortage in the industry, government research has revealed. Investor Daily magazine reports that recent changes to Australia's superannuation system could be part of the surge in demand, creating an opportunity for Britons wanting to make a new life in Australia by applying for an Australian visa.
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06 Sep 07
Australian immigration needed to meet worsening skills shortage
Australia's skills shortage is worsening, with a 4.3 per cent increase in job vacancies for August, according to the latest research. The SEEK Employment index shows growth in job vacancies and falling job seeker activity at the highest level since January 2006. The only short-term answer to the increasingly tight labour market is Australian immigration.
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06 Sep 07
Trade assessment changes impact unqualified applicants’ Australian visa chances
In a surprise announcement set to have an immediate impact on the skilled migration stream and Australian visa hopefuls from the UK, the TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) yesterday announced the removal of one of its skill pathways.
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