Published by Mario on August 26th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
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With skills shortages in many industries, Australia needs more workers. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on August 2nd, 2011 in Australian Immigration
As we all know, Australia student visas are dropping in demand. Over the past two years Australia has experienced a sharp decline in student visa applications.
But exactly what is causing this huge slide? Where has Australia gone wrong? And what can be done to fix it?
New statistics released by the Australian Government might shed some light. Read on for a full breakdown. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on July 19th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
The Australian jobs market is in brilliant condition at the moment.
Fuelled by a booming resources sector, the country is crying out for skilled workers.
According to the country’s immigration minister, Australia just doesn’t have enough workers right now. And he has the stats to back it up. Find out more after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on July 15th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
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Sydney’s Villawood Detention Centre is in big trouble yet again.
The privately-owned centre is under investigation after 17 inmates came dangerously close to escaping the compound.
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The incident is the latest in a string of security breaches, including the notorious riots in April during which buildings were burned and authorities assaulted.
So whats’s going on in Sydney? More importantly, what is the Australian immigration department going to do about it? Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on July 5th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
After two years of decline, could the Australian student visa finally be on the rise once more?
That’s what new figures released by the government are suggesting.
While it is only a small victory, it is certainly a step in the right direction (and the first positive news since 2009).
So, how did Australia manage to reverse the trend and begin its comeback? Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on June 30th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
Yesterday Australia triumphantly announced it had delivered on its promise to remove the “majority” of children from immigration detention.
But a closer look at the figures shows the achievement is not all that impressive.
Australia only achieved its “majority” target in the strictest sense of the word.
So is the government celebrating too early? Let’s have a quick look at the facts. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on June 24th, 2011 in Australian Immigration
New statistics reveal Australian net migration is in sharp decline, dropping 46 per cent over the past two years.
This might be cause for concern given Australia’s shortages of skilled workers and international students.
But the Australian government doesn’t seem to think so. A new Australian immigration blog says the decline is part of a renewed focuss on quality over quantity.
What does that mean? Find out after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on June 23rd, 2011 in Australian Immigration
As we are entertained by politicians bickering about immigration and border security, it is easy to overlook the plight of the hundreds of thousands of refugees at the heart of the issue.
What has driven them to risk their lives and cross oceans in search of a better life? What are they running away from? And do they know what they are getting themselves into?
A new Australian show seeks to answer these questions by looking past the political issues and focusing on the journey of the refugees.
“Go Back to Where You Came From” is a three-part series which takes six ordinary Australians and sends them on the journey of a typical refugee – from fleeing their dangerous homeland to arriving in Australia via rickety boat and being held in the uncertainty of immigration detention. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on June 22nd, 2011 in Australian Immigration, Canadian Immigration, UK immigration, US immigration
Every year on June 20 we celebrate World Refugee Day, a UN-backed event raising awareness of vulnerable people who move overseas to escape suffering.
It draws attention to the importance of immigration in the world today. Not only does it help people find a better life, it saves lives.
World leaders across the globe acknowledged the significance of the day and the responsibilities they have to help the less fortunate. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on June 20th, 2011 in Australian Immigration, US immigration
The term “illegal immigrant” has been the subject of much controversy in recent years. Overused by anti-immigration campaigners, the term has become a propaganda tool. Not only does it paint immigrants in a negative light, the term is inaccurate and misleading.
Now Australia is taking action against the term, holding media outlets accountable for their unwarranted use of “illegal immigrants” and its derivatives.
The US should take notice. The rampant overuse of the term by the country’s media outlets has only served to cloud the country’s on-going immigration debate.
Hopefully this pre-emptive strike in the Australian media will ward off similar overuse of the term down under. Read the rest of this entry »
