Australia announces commitment to attracting Asian immigrants
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16:47 31/10/2012
On 28th October 2012, Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, launched the Australian government white paper Australia in the Asian Century. The white paper lays out a comprehensive plan for...
Afghans still trying to get to Australia despite re-opening of Nauru camp
12:20 15/10/2012
The re-opening of processing centres on Nauru and Manus, Papua New Guinea, by the Australian government will not deter people of the Hazara ethnic grouping in Afghanistan from attempting to reach...
Opening of Nauru refugee centre fails to stop boats arriving in Australia
17:50 03/10/2012
The opening of Australia's detention centre on Nauru has failed to stop asylum seekers from making the dangerous sea voyage towards Australian waters. The Australian government announced that it was...
Australians question validity of Sri Lankan asylum claims
11:43 26/09/2012
Australian politicians have questioned the validity of asylum claims made by Sri Lankan nationals after 16 Sri Lankan nationals held on Christmas Island were sent back to Sri Lanka at their own...
Indians and Chinese largest sources of permanent migrants to Australia
9:38 20/07/2012
For the first time ever, India was Australia 's largest source of permanent immigrants this year, with a total of 29,018 places or 15.7 percent of the total migration program, according to...
High-risk UK Tier 4 visa applicants - tougher interviews from 30 July
16:52 10/07/2012
UK Immigration Minister Damian Green announced that a targeted interview system for Tier 4 student vis a applicants will be introduced 30 July and will focus on high-risk applicants. It is not clear...
