Immigration and baby-boom keep Australian economy on the up
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11:20 05/04/2006
Australia is experiencing a population boom that is having a burgeoning effect on its economy. A mini baby-boom, along with an aggressive immigration campaign to attract young, skilled immigrants to...
NZ may allow temporary visas for unskilled island workers
15:08 03/04/2006
The New Zealand government is considering a plan to open New Zealand temporarily to unskilled migrants for islanders so to protect the neighbouring Pacific Islands from economic ruin. Foreign...
Australian employers taught how to employ immigrant labour
14:20 31/03/2006
Some Australian employers are confused by terms and conditions of visas with which they can hire international students . This is especially true in country areas of Australia, where employers often...
Australia, Chile, sign work and holiday visa agreement
13:16 31/03/2006
Starting on 31 March, Chile and Australia have agreed on a work and holiday visa that will allow young people to work and travel for up to 12 months in the other country. Chile is the first Latin...
16 jobs added to Australia's skilled migrant program
19:37 29/03/2006
As part of its ongoing commitment to targeting the Migration Program to the skill needs of Australian industry, the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, and...
Sri Lankan girl given UN Refugee Status after NZ deportation
19:47 27/03/2006
A Sri-Lankan teenager who was refused aslum by the New Zealand governement and deported in handcuffs under heavy sedation has been granted refugee status by the United Nations. The young woman was...
