Growing up in the freezing Scottish highland town of Edinburgh, Michael Goonan certainly didn’t think he’d be selling ice for a living one day. ‘It’s an odd business for a Scotsman, it falls on the ground for free over there,’ he admits. But through a combination of factors, including a decision to migrate to Australia …
Opposition Leader Steven Marshall speaks to Migration Solutions on his plans to boost South Australia’s economy through skilled migration and increased population growth. If we are to keep maturing and developing as a State, we need to be prepared to discuss the big issues. That’s why I am delighted to see that my recent policy announcements on …
In a Migration Solutions exclusive, Premier Jay Weatherill outlines what his party’s plans are for skilled migration and population growth in South Australia in the lead up to the Mach 15 election. Our State is consistently recognised as one of the most liveable places in Australia – Adelaide as one of the most liveable cities in the …
The Migration Review Tribunal and Refugee Review Tribunal have announced that they will start accepting online lodgements from applicants that wish to appeal a decision refusal made by the Immigration Department from January 31. In order to utilise the online service, applicants will require: Notification of a decision by the Department. A Visa or MasterCard …
The number of Irish visa overstayers being deported from Australia has increased over the past three years, according to the figures released by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. The Irish Echo reports that almost 1,000 Irish migrants were located and deported by the DIBP over the time period, at an average cost of …
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The Federal Government has announced a new three-year multiple entry visitor visa for Chinese business visitors in a bid to encourage repeat visits and further investment in Australia, according to Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb. China, which has recently overtaken the UK as Australia’s largest source country of business stream visitor visas, accounted for …
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has launched a social media campaign warning overseas students that are intentionally downgrading courses that they are risking their stay in Australia. Assistant Immigration Minister Michaelia Cash said in a recent press release that the practice of downgrading or changing courses from streamlined visa processing (SVP) eligible degree providers …
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The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced a change to their online lodgement services. As of 22 November 2013, applicants will not be able to retrieve any un-submitted saved online visa applications from the Department, and will hence need to submit a new application. The department encourages applicants to submit their online applications …
More damning statistics out of CommSec’s quarterly State of the States report have shown South Australia to be the weakest performing mainland economy in the country, ranking only ahead of Tasmania overall. Whilst data in the report shows South Australia to rank fourth in construction and fifth in business investment, the state is either sixth of …
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There’s no two ways about it; Ministerial Direction 53 – the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement – is costing the Australia’s national economy, and the education sector in particular, huge dollars. Peaking at just under $17 billion in 2009, and falling to $14.5 billion in 2012, Australia’s international education sector has been in significant decline over the …
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Suman Vasantham is a shining example of what a migrant can achieve and contribute to Australia if they are ‘prepared to work hard, and be a little bit smart.’ Hailing from a town named Tenali in India’s South, Suman arrived in Australia in 2003 on a Student visa secured by Migration Solutions after being accepted …
New findings have shown South Australia to be missing out on a population boom sweeping across Australia, and being enjoyed by states such as Queensland and Western Australia in particular. A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the year ending in June 2013 has shown Australia’s population growth rate to have reached …
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State opposition leader Steven Marshall has announced his party’s ‘Growth Action Agenda’, as South Australia’s attention begins to turn to the upcoming State Election on March 15. Included in the Agenda is a number of measures designed to increase population growth through the skilled migration program, such as by reducing the waiting times for migrants …
The residential and commercial construction industry has added its voice to the legion of business sectors advocating for immigration levels to be raised to assist local and regional economies, with the South Australian division of the Master Builders Association (MBA) predicting significant skill shortages in the near future unless changes to Australia’s migration program are …
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As the March 2014 deadline approaches, many international students are aware they will need to start considering their post-study visa options if they wish to remain in Australia upon the completion of their course. However, for those planning on applying for permanent residency under the General Skilled Migration program, they will need to be aware …
Australia has retained its number one ranking in the NatWest International Personal Banking ‘Quality of Life’ Report for British expatriates, with 80% of migrants reporting an improved quality of life in Australia since moving down under. According to the survey, the satisfaction appears to extend to almost all aspects of Australian living, with expatriates …
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An Australian employer has been barred from sponsoring an overseas worker for 12 months by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, after failing to provide proper notification of an international worker’s resignation within 10 days of their employment having ceased. The employer’s appeal against the decision was refused by the Migration Review Tribunal, despite no …
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Senator Cash has announced a series of new investment options for applicants for the Significant Investor Visa, as the government looks to attract more foreign capital to Australian businesses. Among the new options include annuities issued by an Australian registered life insurance company, derivatives used for portfolio management and non-speculative purposes, loans secured by mortgages …
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