AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Sixtieth Anniversary of Australia Citizenship | ||
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2009 marks the sixtieth anniversary of Australian Citizenship, which was introduced in 1949 following the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948. Before this time most Australians were British subjects. Friday, 29 May 2009 |
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| Risks of Working Illegally in Australia | ||
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The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have reminded Australian employers to check that their staff have the right to work in Australia. Friday, 29 May 2009 |
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| Record Number of Brits Moving to Australia | ||
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Records show that over the last ten years, the level of emigration from the UK to Australia has more than doubled. This trend has also been influenced heavily of recent times due to the uncertain economic situation in the UK. Friday, 29 May 2009 |
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| Further Changes to 457 Work Visa Programme | ||
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Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Australia, Chris Evans, has announced that a number of occupations will be removed from the 457 Work Visa programme. Friday, 22 May 2009 |
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| Fewer Australian Skilled Migration Places Available Next Year | ||
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The Australian Government has announced as part of the 2009-10 Budget, that there will be fewer skilled migration visas available in the next financial year. Thursday, 14 May 2009 |
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| Australian Unemployment Rate Falls | ||
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released April figures that show a surprise reduction in the unemployment rate for the month of April 2009. Wednesday, 13 May 2009 |
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The final report of the Baird Review on legislation governing international education shows support for recent Government immigration policy changes.
The minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans has released a public statement confirming the Governments position that the 457 Visa programme should only be used when employers are unable to find the skilled workers within Australia.
New Immigration figures show that almost 90 percent of 457 Subclass Temporary Overseas work visas granted in 2009-10 went to managers and highly skilled professional workers.
