457 Visa Review Released
Fri, 14 Nov, 2008
Australia's Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review has been released with recommendtions relating to minimum salary abolition, temporary work visas, skilled occupations and more.
Doctor Denied Residency
Sat, 01 Nov, 2008
The Australian Government's refusal to grant a doctor permanent residency because of his son's disability has caused an uproar.
New eVisitor visa for European Union visitors
Mon, 27 Oct, 2008
The Australian Government has created a new eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa for visitors from the European Union and made other legislative changes.
Immigration reduced in 2009?
Tue, 21 Oct, 2008
migrate101.com/forum/showthread.phpWill the global financial crisis force a reduction in Australia's immigration intake next year?
One of the first things a new migrant to Australia needs to do, is register with Medicare. Medicare is your key to Australia's health system, and the equivalent of Britain's National Health Service (NHS). If you don't enroll with Medicare, you won't have access to Australia's public health system.
When you first arrive in Australia, it may be tempting to buy a property straight away. The ideal of a detached house with some land & a swimming pool can be hard to resist. Think twice before you sign that contract though....
From time to time you will need the assistance of an Australian Justice of the Peace (JP). Each state and territory has their own register and regulations concerning JPs.