Australian News

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?

Moving to Australia?

Australia is a big place. If you're thinking of moving here, Australia 101 can help you find out more about migrating to Australia, choosing where to live in Australia and many other things you need to know to help you settle in successfully Down Under.

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Pet relocation to Australia

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Visa Options for Skilled Workers

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Australia is seeking more than 100,00 skilled migrants in 2007-08. If you are a skilled worker who wants to live and work in Australia, several visa options are available to you.

Australian Health care System

Medicare Australia Logo 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.

Should I buy or rent?

House for sale 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....

Australian Justices of the Peace

Australian Justice of the PeaceFrom 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.

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