AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Increase in Sponsored Work Visas to Australia | ||
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According to a report from the Australian Government, 1 in 5 people who migrated to Australia in 2008-9 were sponsored by an employer. Monday, 31 August 2009 |
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| Stricter Student Visa checks | ||
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According to a release by Minister For Immigration & Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, the Department of Immigration & Citizenship Australia is "strengthening" checks on student visa applications to restrict fraud & misuse of the system. Friday, 21 August 2009 |
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| Australian Universities call for stricter rules for student visas | ||
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Universities Australia (UA) are calling for the Australian Government to implement stricter rules in regards to vocational training to ensure that international students are coming to Australia primarily for education, rather than a pathway to permanent residency. Thursday, 20 August 2009 |
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| Australia Needs Temporary Workers | ||
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There has been a significant decrease in the number of people applying for, and being awarded temporary work visas to Australia, but the demand for skilled overseas workers is still strong. Thursday, 13 August 2009 |
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| Australia expects tourist numbers to increase dramatically | ||
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The Tourism Forecasting Committee (TFC) has released projections that Australia should expect 900,000 tourists from China in 2018, compared to 356,000 in 2008. Tuesday, 4 August 2009 |
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