New Zealand announces enhanced work rights for students
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18:38 14/08/2012
The New Zealand immigration minister, Nathan Guy has announced a scheme intended to encourage overseas students to study in the region of Canterbury, New Zealand. The New Zealand government will...
Australian politician calls for more temporary migration
17:15 14/08/2012
An Australian MP has called for an increase in the number of temporary migration permits issued to skilled migrants. Andrew Leigh, a member of the ruling Labor Party said there was a shortage of...
Australia to open immigration camp on Nauru
17:08 14/08/2012
The Australian government will legislate today to recommence the processing of asylum seekers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea. The opposition Coalition said it would support the legislation, dropping...
Australia cracks down on fraudulent visa applications
14:42 14/08/2012
Figures released by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show that large numbers of young travellers are using fraudulent methods to extend their stay in the country after...
Study shows New Zealand immigrants happy with their new lives
16:51 10/08/2012
A recent study found four in five New Zealand immigrants were either satisfied or very satisfied with their new lives in New Zealand. The study, conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and...
Australia asylum seeker detention centres nearing capacity
9:42 10/08/2012
A new asylum seeker detention facility in Western Australia is nearing capacity after only six weeks of being open. The new $125 million Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre, located about 90km...
