AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Spike in Australian Working Holiday Visas | ||
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According to figures from the Department for Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), there is an increase of 7 percent in the applications for Australian working holiday visas in the 12 months to the end of June. Friday, August 31, 2012 |
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| Bowen Releases Key Requirements for Australian Significant Investor Visa | ||
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The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen MP on August 29 released key requirements for the Significant Investor Visa, a new visa category to encourage migrant investment into Australia. Thursday, August 30, 2012 |
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| Australian Immigration Officer to Visit Port Augusta | ||
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An officer from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will visit Port Augusta on September 5, 2012. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 |
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| ADF Families to Get Australian Citizenship under Bill | ||
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The Australian Citizenship Amendment (Defence Families) Bill 2012 was passed on 23 August with the support of the coalition and the Greens. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 |
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| DIAC Announces SkillSelect Invitation Round 1 August Results | ||
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The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on August 28 announced results of SkillSelect invitations for round 1. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 |
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| Australia Launches New Settlement Publication for Migrants and Refugees | ||
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The Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy on August 23, 2012 launched a new settlement publication in Canberra to assist new migrants and refugees to settle successfully in the Australian community. Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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| Australia Seeks U.S. Veterans for High-paying Mining Jobs | ||
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Australia's Department of Immigration says it wants to fill some Australian mining jobs with U.S. former war veterans. Thursday, August 23, 2012 |
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| International Students in Australia Entitled to Local Benefits | ||
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The decision by the Queensland Government to allow international students with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to access treatment at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital has been welcomed by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans. Friday, August 17, 2012 |
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| Negotiation on Work and Holiday Visa for Greek Nationals | ||
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The Australian Government will begin negotiation with Greece about establishing a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP said. Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
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| Research Finds 457 Visas do not Threaten Mine Jobs for Australians | ||
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Australian immigrants under 457 visas do not take jobs from Australians in the mining industry, a pilot study shows. Thursday, August 09, 2012 |
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| Queensland and Western Australia Welcome More Foreign Workers | ||
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According to the Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, Australia could hire thousands more foreign workers for projects in Queensland and Western Australia. Friday, August 03, 2012 |
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Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor announced that Australia's first significant investor visa has been granted to a successful Chinese toy manufacturer and his young family.
According to a recent announcement, New Zealand and Australia agreed to jointly manage an offshore network of panel physicians to improve the quality of health examinations visa applicants receive.
According to a recent notice of New South Wales (NSW) government, applications for nomination under the Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa for the 2012-13 financial year have reached full capacity and the program is closed for this fiscal year.
