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Australian Visitor Visas Simplified
A recent announcement by the Department of Immigration regarding the simplification of tourist visas indicates a reduction in the number of visas available to holiday makers, temporary workers and persons seeking medical treatment. Visas that are no longer available are: New Australian Visitor Visas As …
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SkillSelect March 2013 Invitation Rounds
It’s that time of the month again. The SkillSelect March 2013 invitation rounds have been finished successfully according to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. We will once again provide an update of the statistics reported. A total of 1845 invitations were issued in March, …
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Migrating to Australia – A Quick Guide To Help You Get Started
For most people the thought of migrating to Australia comes paired with questions about visa options, shipping and the cost of living – to name a few. It’s a time consuming endeavour and it certainly isn’t suitable for everyone, but for those who’d like to …
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8 Tips to Help You Choose a Suitable Australian Migration Agent
After recently meeting with clients we once again heard of the difficulties that some prospective migrants face when choosing a migration agent, and it pains us to say that we believe there are misleading agents out there. We don’t like to point the finger at …
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Australia’s 457 Visa Program – Truths and Revelations
Australia’s 457 Temporary Business – (Long Stay) visa program has been a hot topic in recent media coverage. The 457 visa is a temporary work visa aimed at skilled workers who can be sponsored by employers in Australia who cannot otherwise fill positions in their …
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Special Offer: Group Discounts for Indian Migrants
In a previous blog post we provided some information about the possible reasons for certain skilled occupations reaching the occupation ceiling quicker than others. We concluded that there could be a multitude of contributing factors, one of them being potential income in Australia. It was …
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SkillSelect February 2013 Invitation Rounds
The first year of SkillSelect is now well under way, in fact we’ve already passed the half way mark for the 2012 – 2013 migration years. The SkillSelect February 2013 invitation rounds have been completed successfully – once again the statistics have been reported by …
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Gold Coast Erosion: Restoration Plan Delayed
After months of heavy rain and flooding the Gold Coast region is beginning to show signs of extensive damage along the 57km stretch of continuous beach. The Gold Coast is a well known tourism hotspot offering a range of attractions, facilities and services to Australian …
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How to Maximise Your Australian Dollar Total
Forex advice provided by Peter Lavelle How to Maximise Your Australian Dollar Total Do you plan to relocate to Australia? If so, then you may need to transfer money from your home bank account to an Australian one when you do so. This could be …
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Chris Bowen Resigns as Minister for Immigration
After taking over the immigration portfolio from Chris Evans in September 2010 from, Chris Bowen has officially resigned from his position as minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Taking on a new position as minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research, and Small Business Chris …
