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For those planning to set up a company in Australia, business visa application will be the first step that they will need to accomplish. However, just like any other visa application, this one is definitely not going to be easy. And it seems to be getting a bit harder, with the new changes to the visa visa program being announced by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). One of the biggest changes that were announced was the revised set of general requirements needed to be granted a business visa. Here, the necessary funds for establishing a business have been increased. Previously, the minimum amount required to be presented as proof you have the capabilities to set up a business was around $250,000. This time around, the amount has been doubled and pegged to around $500,000. The department explained that the increase was due mainly to increased business setup costs in the country. For those who are part of a partnership or a corporation, note that you will be required...

One of things that those getting a visa for Australia like a lot about the country is that it has very good communication facilities. In fact, despite the country being largely a desert, Australia's telecommunication system is actually top notched among developed countries. And it is set to get even better with the expected establishment of the National Broadband Network (NBN), by the Australian government. The NBN started out as a proposal put forth by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during the National Elections of 2007. When Rudd won the said elections, he immediately set to get the project running. There were several companies vying for the privilege of setting up the network, including the former national carrier Telstra, Terria and Canadian company Axia NetMedia. There was also a state sponsored bid made by the Tasmanian government. On the other hand, Canberra based TransACT also put forward its own proposals. According to the requirements that were placed by the Australian gover...

Once you get your Australian tourist visa , you will probably be thinking already of some ways that you can have a great vacation. Well then, why not hop on two wheels and go around the country on a bike tour? This one will not only be healthy trip, but it will also be an exciting adventure. Bike touring has, in fact, become very popular in the country in recent years, such that a large number of trails have been laid out across the continent for this purpose. This in turn, have attracted a large number of, of not only local but also foreign, cyclists to take on these trails yearly. Also, the stopover points on these tours have since been bustling with activities so you won't really get bored when you are here. One of the best trails that you can try out for your bike tour is Munda Biddi. The bike trail runs for more than 900 kilometers from the town of Mundaring to Nannup in Western Australia, making it the longest bike track in the country. There are construction projects being c...

One of the cities that Australian visa holders would want to visit when they arrive here is Sydney. Indeed, this bustling city right by the sea has become a popular tourist destination for both local and foreign travelers. And with its many interesting features, there will be more people to come here for yours. Surprisingly, one of the most popular attraction here is the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This 1,1 kilometer stretch of concrete crosses the widest part of Port Jackson and connects the Sydney central business district to the North Shore. The bridge, nicknamed “the Coathanger” for its shape, actually carries three types of traffic. The main road carries vehicle traffic, while trains travel on the western side of the bridge. Along with the trains, a bicycle path also goes on this side, while people walking on foot have the eastern side all to themselves. The bridge was actually first conceived way back in 1815. However, it was only in 1900 that actual proposals were main for the bridge...