Living In Australia
Australian Labour Market
The Australian workforce has experienced many structural improvements over the last decade, which has contributed to the growth in job creation and productivity. In the last two years, employment has grown by more than 2% per annum.
- In October 2009, the unemployment rate was 5.8% and has remained around this level for the past 4-6 months despite the current global financial crisis.
- Australia is ranked 11th in the world for overall productivity, as measured by GDP per person employed.
- The 3 sectors of highest employment in Australia are: Retail trade, manufacturing and property and business services.
- The 3 major occupation groups are: Professionals, administrative workers and technicians/trades workers.
- Approximately 25% of the Australian labour force is comprised of employees born overseas.
- Latest Immigration News
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- 4.5 Million People Have Obtained Australian Citizenship
Australia has welcomed 4.5 million people as its citizens since the first Australian citizenship ceremony in 1949, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP announced. - Australian Employers Looking for Overseas Talents
Australian employers are looking abroad for talent in order to fill skill shortages, according to a recent research. - Number of Australian Student Visas on the Rise
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently released a quarterly report on the Student Visa program, which show an increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia from July 2011 to March 2012.
- 4.5 Million People Have Obtained Australian Citizenship
