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South Australia Attracting A Lot Of Immigrants

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If you are thinking of immigration, Australia is probably one of the countries that would top your list. And you are definitely not alone on this one, as a lot of people are actually moving into Australia yearly. And many of them have since said that they have indeed made the right decision. And one of the most popular choices for people to settle in the land down under is South Australia. Indeed, the southern state has been getting a lot of immigrants in the past few year. In the last year alone, around 11,377 people moved into South Australia. The figure is significantly large than the one registered in 2009, which had around 9,695 arrivals. Experts say that the numbers are likely to grow further this year, as more people are attracted to move into South Australia. Of these numbers, people coming from the western countries, such the United States, Britain, and New Zealand still comprise a major bulk. However, people coming from China, India, and other Asian countries are also
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2011 Opens With Reduced Australian Immigration

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As 2011 opens, it seems that Australian immigration is set for a lot of changes. As it is, According to the latest figures, net migration into the country are actually starting to decline. And dis is despite the current boom that the Australian economy is experiencing. According to the latest figures, the number of people moving into the country has significantly decreased as 2010 closed. Data showed that there are only around 200,000 permanent immigrants to have arrived last year, as opposed to more than 320,000 arrivals in 2009. On the other hand, October last year saw the lowest number of monthly arrivals in six year, with only around 9,000 people moving into the country. One of the reasons that many groups have pointed out to be behind the decrease in migration numbers is the tougher set of immigration regulations being imposed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). It can be recalled that the DIAC implemented the new changes in immigration policy last year
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A Glimpse At Australia's International Relations Issues

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In Australia, immigration have been one of the biggest issues that hit the country in the last few months. And aside from its effects in the domestic scene, this has also been a major matter within the international community. But as it is, there are still a lot more that is stirring up Australia's relation with other countries. Of these, the above mentioned immigration issues has become one of the biggest things that haws set the land down under at odds with other nations. It should be noted that Australia started to implement stricter immigration regulations since early last year. However, while the move was able to tone done anti immigration sentiments back home, many countries that have large number of immigrants heading to Australia have aired their concerns with regards to the changes made by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. One particular example is with regards to the student migration program. It can be recalled that this program was one of the most affe
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DIAC Improves Temporary Worker Visa

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With the recent economic boom, jobs in Australia have also started to increase significantly. In fact, this has actually lead to an decrease in the country's unemployment rate, which has hit to an all time low of only five percent. And now, it seems that the country is actually needing more workers to fill in this demand.  Because of the demand, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship is now putting up a lot of effort in attracting more foreign workers in the country. And while the general skilled migration program has received considerable attention and changes, the DIAC has also started working on other means of allowing worker entry into the country. One of these is the temporary visa. The temporary visa, also known as the 457 visa, grants the applicant the opportunity to work in the country anywhere from six months to four years. Workers under this visa are sponsored by employers, recognized by the Australian government, to work for them for a given amount of time. T
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Australian Multiculturalism Becoming A Hot Issue

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For Australia, culture is probably one of the most important aspects of its national identity. Indeed, the unique Australian culture is what sets it apart from other countries. One of perhaps the most defining aspect of Australian culture is its emphasis on the idea of multiculturalism. Being a perennial destination for many people around the globe, Australia has long been considered a hodgepodge of cultures. Ever since its early years, the county's predominantly English culture has seamlessly assimilated elements of the local Aboriginal way of life into its fold. And the major events of the 20th and early 21st centuries has since brought a multitude of other people and culture. Thus it is not surprising that the land down under is very welcoming of other cultures. In fact, it does put much emphasis on multiculturalism being an integral part of the Australian way of life. Here, multiculturalism runs into almost every aspect, from food, to clothes, to even the kinds of recreati
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Australia Definitely Loves Sports

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In Australia, skilled visa issues often take much of the limelight. But of course, there are still many things to talk about the land down under other than that. And you will likely find them even more interesting than talking about visas and passports.  One of these popular topics of discussion is sports. In fact, sports are very much a part of an Australian's way of life, much like kangaroos and barbecue (well not really that much, but you do get the drift). And if you are a foreigner on your first time in the country, a useful tip that you can keep in mind if you want to start a conversation with the locals: talk about sports first and you will likely get their attention. As a sports loving nation, there are are many kinds of events that people here love. One of the most popular is perhaps cricket. In fact, cricket is often considered as the country's national sport, as it enjoys a significant level of participation in the country. For those not familiar with the game,
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Australian Wages Increasing

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One of the reasons why a lot of people would like to have Work visa Australia or Working visa Australia is because of the high wages in the country. Indeed, the land down down under has one of the highest wages available in the world today. And labor experts say that these are likely to increase more in the next few years. If you are still wondering about how much workers are paid in the country, here is a rundown of some of the current rates in Australia. Note that these are just averages and the actual rates may vary slightly. Also, the actual figures constantly change, though these are still very much close. In terms of regional wages, the Australian Capital Territory, primarily situated in the city of Canberra and outlying areas, offer the highest wages in the country. On average, a worker in the ACT can earn as much as $75,350 annually. This is closely followed, interestingly, by workers in Western Australia, who earn around $70,200 each year. At the other end of the spectrum,
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