AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Immigrants to Australia Add Value: Study | ||
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A new Government study, Social Costs & Benefits of Migration into Australia, finds that immigrants to Australia are generally better educated, more willing to participate in society and less dependent on social assistance that their Australian-born peers. Newcomers from around the world provide valuable human capital to the Australian economy. Friday, 27 July 2007 |
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| Record Number of Backpackers and Gap Year Travellers | ||
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According to the Department of Immigration, Australia granted a record number of visas to Backpackers in 2006 and 2007, with 102,966 visas granted representing an increase of 15% over the previous year. Thursday, 26 July 2007 |
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| Australia Skills Shortage Driving Housing Demand | ||
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Demand for housing in Australia is expected to grow significantly due to the influx of migrants to Australia. Monday, 23 July 2007 |
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| Australian Economy Shows Strong Growth in First Fiscal Quarter | ||
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The Australian economy has shown another quarter of strong fiscal growth - growing 3.8% compared to the first quarter last year. Monday, 9 July 2007 |
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| New Application Forms for Most Australian Vias | ||
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The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has instituted new application forms for most Australian visa types. Wednesday, 4 July 2007 |
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