Migration News
Assessment Changes
Trades people applying to live and work in Australia permanently from July 1 will require increased English language skills under changes introduced by the Rudd Government.
60 Years of Citizenship
170 people from more than 40 countries became Australian citizens in ceremonies across the country on Thursday 9 July, as the nation celebrated Constitution Day, the birthday of Australia's government.
Same-Sex Couples
The Australian Government has introduced changes to remove discrimination against same-sex couples and their children from Commonwealth law.
Migration Racket
An alleged racket involving a migration agent supplying false documents to support visa applications has been uncovered in a multi-agency operation in New South Wales.
Migration Fraud
If you are looking at engaging a Migration Agent to manage your migration to Australia, you may want to check that they are legitimate.
Migrant Intake Cut
In a bid to try and save local jobs, the Australian government will cut the number of skilled migrants by 14 percent.
Regulatory Changes
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has announced the establishment of a new body to regulate migration agents.
Migrants in Australia
Almost half of all Australians were either born overseas or has at least one parent born overseas.
Critical Skills List
The Critical Skills List was released by the Department of Immigration & Citizenship on the 1st of January 2009.
457 Visa Review
Australia's Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review has been released with recommendtions relating to minimum salary abolition, temporary work visas, skilled occupations and more.
Dr Denied Residency
The Australian Government's refusal to grant a doctor permanent residency because of his son's disability has caused an uproar.
New eVisitor Visa
The Australian Government has created a new eVisitor (Subclass 651) visa for visitors from the European Union and made other legislative changes.
Intake less in 2009?
Will the global financial crisis force a reduction in Australia's immigration intake next year?
Citizenship legislation change 2008
The Australian Citizenship Act 2007 has been amended to provide that to be eligible for citizenship under certain subsections, a person must be a permanent resident at the time of the application and at the time of the Minister’s decision on their application.
eVisitor visa for Australia-EU travellers
Tourists and businesspeople from all European Union member states will soon have access to a simple online visitor visa service to travel to Australia.
Protecting overseas workers in NSW
Temporary overseas workers employed in New South Wales will be given greater protection in the workplace under a joint Commonwealth-State agreement announced today.
Popular WA Visas
Fitters, welders and registered nurses top the list of occupations for temporary overseas workers in Western Australia.
Immigration Expansion Plans
AUSTRALIA is on the verge of a historical shift in immigration. At the end of the 2007-08 financial year, Australia will have accepted more than 300,000 permanent and temporary migrants in an attempt to meet business demands for skilled workers.
Visas for Iraqi Interpreters
The Australian government plans to provide up to 600 humanitarian visas to Iraqi interpreters who lives may be in danger when Australian forces withdraw from Iraq later this year.
South African success in Australia
According to the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship, South Africa is one of the top 10 countries for Aussie business skills migration programs. Many South Africans are making it big in the land down under.
Immigration Boost Needed to Manage Skills Shortage
According to a paper prepared by Peter McDonald and Glenn Withers for the Academy of Social Sciences, Australia needs to boost migration by 30 per cent within the next 20 years. They go on to say that when millions of baby boomers retire, many job vacancies will be created to fill the void, and to care for them as they age.
Immigration Web
In a move expected to improve its visa enforcement capabilities and national security, the Department of Immigration is planning to hook a web of government and private agencies into its $495 million 'Systems for People' platform.
Citizenship Test
From 1 October 2007, applicants for Australian citizenship will need to pass an Australian citizenship test. Citizenship applicants will need to study a booklet produced by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
