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 Cuts

Australian Government announces further cuts to skilled migration in 2009-10 Budget.

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.

Praise for Migrants

RUPERT Murdoch has urged Australia to keep its doors open to immigration

Migrants in Australia

Almost half of all Australians were either born overseas or has at least one parent born overseas.