AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
| JANUARY 2007 | ||
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| DIMA to DIAC | ||
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Following the ceremony swearing in the new Minister and Parliamentary Secretary on Tuesday, 30th January, The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) has officially changed its name to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). |
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| Migrants boost Australian economy | ||
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The Australian Government's Migration Programme has released details of the highest skill stream intake on record. These figures are illustrated in DIAC’s annual publication “Population Flows: Immigration Aspects, 2007”, which details statistics for 2005-2006. |
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| Australian PM shows Vanstone the door | ||
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In a reshuffling of the Australian federal parliament, Australian PM John Howard has identified new immigration, environment and employment ministers ahead of federal elections later this year. |
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| Australian celebrates what's great | ||
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Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in Australia and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. |
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| Valid passport for Australia's Greek visitors | ||
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The Greek authorities have announced that as of January 1st 2007, Greek passports issued prior to January 1st 2006 will no longer be considered valid for travel. |
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