Australian Immigration News
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| New Work and Holiday Visa Program between Australia and Argentina Comes into Effect | ||
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Young Australians and Argentines now have the opportunity to enjoy an extended holiday in each other's countries through a work and holiday arrangement that comes into effect today. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Read More |
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| ABS's Report Says Immigration Helps Boost Australia's Skills | ||
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According to a report released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), migrants have boosted Australia's workforce skills, with two-thirds of all working age migrants possessing academic or trade qualifications in 2010–11. Friday, February 24, 2012 Read More |
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| Tourism Australia Launches New Campaign to Grow Business Events Sector | ||
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A new integrated marketing campaign has been launched by Tourism Australia at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) 2012 in Melbourne. Friday, February 24, 2012 Read More |
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| New Program for Australian Immigrant Engineers | ||
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A new program focusing not only on aspects of technical training but also workplace culture, communication and job-finding skills will be provided to Australian immigrant engineers, by Navitas Workforce Solutions and Engineers Australia. Thursday, February 23, 2012 Read More |
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| Rise in Australian Student Visas from India | ||
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Australia has once again seen an increase in student visa applications from India after a phase of decline. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Read More |
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| Foreign Workers to Be Welcomed to Australian Northern Territory | ||
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Australia's Northern Territory is now allowed to welcome overseas workers after its government reached a migration agreement with Immigration Minister Chris Bowen and the Federal government, which is considered a positive step to help fill the Territory's skill shortage. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Read More |
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| Australia to Simplify Visa Application Process for International Students | ||
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The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, last week announced the Government would make the visa application process easier for students from 29 countries by reducing assessment levels across a range of student visa subclasses from 24 March. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Read More |
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| Increase in Australian Visas for Short-Term Business Trips | ||
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Recent Australian immigration figures reveal that there was an increase in the number of Australian visa applicants entering Australia under the visa for short-term business trips. Monday, February 20, 2012 Read More |
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| Australian Online Tourist Visas for Brazilians and Argentines Officially Come into Effect | ||
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According to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), citizens from Brazil and Argentina can apply for online tourist visas to Australia starting from February 15, 2012. Friday, February 17, 2012 Read More |
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| Sharp Rise in Australian Working Holiday Visas Issued for Irish Citizens | ||
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According to a recent report released by the Australian Government's Working Holiday Maker Visa Program, the number of working holiday visas granted to Irish citizens rose by 33 percent in 2011. Thursday, February 16, 2012 Read More |
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| New Streamlined Australian Visa Application Process Recommended | ||
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Universities Australia, the peak body representing the public interest of the country's universities, has recommended the sector accept a new streamlined process for Australian student visas. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Read More |
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| Call for All Australian Visa Applicants to Have Medical Insurance | ||
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The Vice President of the Australian Medical Association's branch in Victoria, Stephen Parnis, has called for health insurance to become a mandatory requirement for all Australian visa applicants. Monday, February 13, 2012 Read More |
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| Working Holiday Visa Changes Could Boost Australia's Economy | ||
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Research initiated by the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has found that changes to the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) guidelines could boost annual GDP by up to AUD$700 million over 10 years and help fill the regional labour shortages. Monday, February 13, 2012 Read More |
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| Australian Tourism to Benefit from New Scoot Airline Route | ||
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Singapore-based budget airline Scoot has chosen The Gold Coast as its second international destination (after Sydney), according to its announcement on February 7, 2012. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Read More |
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| New Proposed Australian Immigration Laws to Protect Women | ||
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The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has recently recommended new immigration laws to protect migrant women fleeing family violence. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Read More |
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| MIA Calls Australia to Grant More Humanitarian Visas | ||
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The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has called for a future Humanitarian Program that is both "larger in size and broader in scope" in their submission to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Information Paper Australia's Humanitarian Program: 2012-13 and Beyond. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Read More |
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| Virtual English Tuition for New Australian Immigrants | ||
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The Federal Government has launched a three-year trial of virtual English language tuition to help new Australian immigrants settle into regional communities. Wednesday, February 08, 2012 Read More |
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| Australian Immigration Officers to Visit Regional South Australia | ||
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Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) officers will be visiting Port Pirie, South Australia on February 23, 2012. Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Read More |
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| Improved Job Opportunities for Foreign Students in Australia | ||
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A new report reveals that international students graduating in Australia now get more chances to find work in their fields of study. Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Read More |
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| Australia Visa Application Centre to Open in Accra, Ghana | ||
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The Australian High Commission will open an Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Accra, Ghana on February 8, 2012. Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Read More |
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| Review of the Australian Student Visa Assessment Level Framework | ||
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The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released a discussion paper which seek submissions on the issues raised in the Review of the Student Visa Assessment Level Framework Terms of Reference. Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Read More |
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