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Australian immigration to review citizenship test
The recently introduced Australian citizenship test is to undergo a review, the new Australian immigration minister has confirmed.
Skills shortage drives up salaries and benefits for Australian visa holders
The skills shortage is pushing up salaries and benefits as employers fight to attract staff, according to the latest report by the Australian Treasury.
Down Under third best place to live
AUSTRALIA is the third most desirable country in which to live, behind Iceland and Norway, according to a United Nations index that examines wealth, life expectancy and literacy.
Australian working holiday visa needs to be extended to two years
There are calls to extend the Australian working holiday visa programme to meet skill shortages.
Australia needs skilled immigration
Respected American economist Richard Florida has said that Australia should look to creative industries in order to become a regional economic powerhouse.
Australia remains top destination for UK emigrants
Australia is still the favourite place to emigrate to from the UK, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
Mining boom just getting bigger
AUSTRALIA'S mining boom is showing no signs of easing and many huge projects are in the pipeline, a leading economic forecaster says.
Migration Looking Better
Reform of Australia’s migration laws to recognise same-sex relationships in the same way as heterosexual couples are recognised has been a long struggle and is not complete yet.
Australian IT skill shortage is a key issue
Australia's IT skills shortage is a key issue for businesses, in some cases the inability to find staff is preventing firms from accepting contracts.
Overseas migration to South Australia increasing
Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that migration is increasing to South Australia.
The 'future looks rosy' for Australian immigration
Demand for Australia's natural mineral resources shows no sign of receding and mining companies are posting record production reports and profits.
Australia pays its way for IT managers
A global salary survey has placed Australia in the top 10 of the world's highest-paying countries for IT managers, but some within the industry are not convinced.
'Significant demand' for Australian immigration: Mining executive
Western Australia will need around 40,000 extra workers by 2015, according to the chief executive of the state's Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
Unemployment at 33-year low
AUSTRALIA'S unemployment rate has fallen to a 33-year low of 4.2 per cent.
Sydney ranked top city in tourist poll
Sydney has been ranked the world's top city in an international tourist poll by a top US travel magazine.
Skilled workers flocking to Australian immigration
Australia is welcoming record levels of immigration, with numbers expected to top 160,000 people for the 2007-08 year under the official Australian immigration programme.
New Australian visa rules for skilled workers
Australian companies that want to sponsor skilled workers from abroad must now do so through labour agreement arrangements under new regulations that took effect on October 1st.
Jobless teachers offered posts Down Under
UNEMPLOYED Lothians teachers are being targeted by education chiefs in Australia in a bid to solve staff shortages at schools Down Under.
Brumby aiming for more skilled migrants
Victoria will aim to attract a greater share of Australia's skilled migrant intake, Premier John Brumby announced today.

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