AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
| AUGUST 2007 | ||
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| Record Number of Emigrants from UK | ||
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According to the Office of National Statistics, a record number of people are emigrating from the United Kingdom for greener, and sunnier, pastures abroad. |
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| Australian Universities Key to Knowledge Economy | ||
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According to American IT Guru Prof. Larry Smarr, Australia's universities will be key to maintaining it’s high-tech knowledge based economy. |
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| Increase in British Migration to Australia Expected | ||
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Experts in Australian migration expect that next month’s changes to the Australian Skilled Migration System could open the door for more Britons to migrate to Australia. |
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| $123.6 Million for New Australian Citizenship Test | ||
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The 2007-2008 Australian Federal Budget earmarks $123.6 million (AUD) for a new Citizenship test for prospective Australian citizens. |
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| New MODL Announced | ||
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With effect from 30 July 2007, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced a revised Migration Occupation in Demand List (MODL). The changes have resulted in one occupation being removed from the MODL and a further nine occupations being added. |
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