Press releases for australian visas

New push to attract Skilled Migrants to Victoria (2008-01-30)
Skilled migrants will be encouraged to move to Victoria, particularly to regional areas, under a new strategy to increase the state’s share of Australia’s skilled migrant intake to 28.5 per cent, from the current 26.8 per cent.

More Migrants Now Using Agents (2007-12-28)
It now seems more migrants to Australia are using agents compared to migrants of other destinations according to the latest Emigrate Australia reader survey.

Long Term Skills Shortage Becoming Apparent (2007-12-26)
Many areas of the economy are beginning to feel the impact of long term skills shortages according to the latest employment market data from SEEK.

Employers Warned over 457 Visa Abuse (2007-12-17)
Unions today ramped up criticism of the scheme and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd called for better monitoring after reports three 457 visa holders had died in the past five months.

Australian Citizenship Test Goes into Effect (2007-12-04)
The new Australian citizenship test for permanent residents wishing to become Australian citizens commenced on 01 October 2007. Unlike the United Kingdom, migrants applying for permanent residence under schemes such as General Skilled Migration and the family streams are not required to take the test.

South Africans Moving to Australia (2007-10-26)
The number of South Africans emigrating to Australia last year rose by 10% but still fell short by 35% from the highs established in 2002 and 2003. Last year 4,293 South Africans successfully applied for permanent residence in Australia, compared to 3 895 the previous year.

South Africans Sought to Fill Skills Gap (2007-10-19)
SOUTH Africans are to be recruited to fill council jobs in Western Australia as statewide skills shortages sparked by the booming mining sector threaten to decimate local government services.

16,000 Indians Seek to Make Australia Home (2007-09-24)
As many as 15,865 Indians sought permanent residence in Australia under the skilled migration programme in 2006-2007, making them the second largest group in the category after Britons. The figure seems to belie fears that freed terror suspect Muhammad Haneef's case would deter prospective Indians from making Australia their home.

Trades Recognition Australia Changes to TRA’s Fee Structure (2007-08-18)
On 1 July 2007, TRA implemented a new fee structure for International and Domestic stream applications. We are adjusting our fees to ensure they are compatible with our service delivery standards. The changes will also provide more consistency between the International and Domestic Streams.

Open Your Gates to Pacific Migrants: World Bank Chief (2007-08-13)
New Zealand acted on the report to create a scheme that allows guest workers from the Pacific stays of between seven and nine months.

Australian Recruitment Initiative Enters 3rd Phase (2007-08-04)
Australia could be short of some 200,000 workers in the next five years and some employers are already feeling the labour market pinch.