Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
International Students Come to Australia for a Reason
Recent government amendments to Australian immigration programs have resulted in more foreign students being able to join the Australian educational system than ever before. Creating some of the best opportunities in the world for international students.
2007 saw around 455,000 international student enroll into Australian Universities. To put this into perspective that is a 30% increase over the previous five years.
People believe it is the Australian hands-on approach to learning, in-class discussion and freedom of individual thought that is attracting international student to study in Australia. Also that Australian institutions are smaller and more active allowing learning easier for students.
The shifting attitude of the Australian community to foreign skilled workers and international students, along with the increased demand for skilled labour in the workforce, has also created a wealth of employment opportunities.
Companies such as Amex, Westpac and KPMG are now realigning their recruitment strategies to attract more foreign students with specific skills and are offering more part-time roles, graduate positions and internships in their Australian and international offices.
"Employers who are involved with the program are so impressed by the skills and abilities of the [international] students that they take on more students," said Monique Gunn of Workers Solutions.
2007 saw around 455,000 international student enroll into Australian Universities. To put this into perspective that is a 30% increase over the previous five years.
People believe it is the Australian hands-on approach to learning, in-class discussion and freedom of individual thought that is attracting international student to study in Australia. Also that Australian institutions are smaller and more active allowing learning easier for students.
The shifting attitude of the Australian community to foreign skilled workers and international students, along with the increased demand for skilled labour in the workforce, has also created a wealth of employment opportunities.
Companies such as Amex, Westpac and KPMG are now realigning their recruitment strategies to attract more foreign students with specific skills and are offering more part-time roles, graduate positions and internships in their Australian and international offices.
"Employers who are involved with the program are so impressed by the skills and abilities of the [international] students that they take on more students," said Monique Gunn of Workers Solutions.
457 Visa Process Speeding Up!
More and more people are applying to work Down Under via the 457 Visa. This has however resulted in the need for a more efficient and quicker visa processing service.
The Australian government has shifted their immigration focus away from the need for permanent immigration to favouring the temporary worker instead. This is in order not to hinder the job opportunities of locals.
Three new centres have been established in order to cope with the rise in 457 and other temporary visa applications and the increase in demand of Australian companies seeking foreign talent.
As immigration minister Chris Evans says, "Earlier this year, I directed the department to clear a backlog of about 13 000 temporary skilled migration visa applications on hand since March, many of which were outside the acceptable standards of processing."
Such a demand for temporary workers has also resulted in employers and recruitment agents calling for the easing of 457 restrictions in order for them to cope with their needs and the constant demand in sectors such as accountancy and finance.
Australia is suffering from major occupational shortages; therefore much effort has gone into retaining local talent and attracting foreign skills. Australia's high employment rate, together with the need to retain the current economic boom has therefore resulted in the government turning to foreigners coming to the country on a temporary basis.
Immigration department data released last month shows that 110,570 visas were granted to temporary skilled workers and their dependents in 2007-08, up from 87,310 in 2006-07.
Senator Evans noted that accountancy was the top occupation for the permanent skilled migration program - averaging 9,000 to 10,000 places each year for the past three years.
Source: Global Visas, Simon Wallace - 20/08/2008
The Australian government has shifted their immigration focus away from the need for permanent immigration to favouring the temporary worker instead. This is in order not to hinder the job opportunities of locals.
Three new centres have been established in order to cope with the rise in 457 and other temporary visa applications and the increase in demand of Australian companies seeking foreign talent.
As immigration minister Chris Evans says, "Earlier this year, I directed the department to clear a backlog of about 13 000 temporary skilled migration visa applications on hand since March, many of which were outside the acceptable standards of processing."
Such a demand for temporary workers has also resulted in employers and recruitment agents calling for the easing of 457 restrictions in order for them to cope with their needs and the constant demand in sectors such as accountancy and finance.
Australia is suffering from major occupational shortages; therefore much effort has gone into retaining local talent and attracting foreign skills. Australia's high employment rate, together with the need to retain the current economic boom has therefore resulted in the government turning to foreigners coming to the country on a temporary basis.
Immigration department data released last month shows that 110,570 visas were granted to temporary skilled workers and their dependents in 2007-08, up from 87,310 in 2006-07.
Senator Evans noted that accountancy was the top occupation for the permanent skilled migration program - averaging 9,000 to 10,000 places each year for the past three years.
Source: Global Visas, Simon Wallace - 20/08/2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Working Holiday Visa Increase
The Australian Federal Government have increased the number of work and holiday visas on offer to migrants. Senator Chris Evans, revealed that this increase would take the number of work and holiday visas from 500 to 1,500.
Mr. Evans sees this increase as an important change for those migrants coming from Chile especially, making it easier to obtain an Australian visa so that they can “…experience the different cultures and have a closer contact with the local community.”
He adds that so far the scheme has been well received from Chilean people and urged Australians to take up this visa opportunity. It allows people to enter the country to study towards a tertiary qualification for up to four months or to work for a maximum of six months in a 12 month stay. It was recently revealed by Shelter Offshore that many people want to get a visa to Australia for its lifestyle.
Mr. Evans sees this increase as an important change for those migrants coming from Chile especially, making it easier to obtain an Australian visa so that they can “…experience the different cultures and have a closer contact with the local community.”
He adds that so far the scheme has been well received from Chilean people and urged Australians to take up this visa opportunity. It allows people to enter the country to study towards a tertiary qualification for up to four months or to work for a maximum of six months in a 12 month stay. It was recently revealed by Shelter Offshore that many people want to get a visa to Australia for its lifestyle.
Australia Housing Price Drops!
Falling house prices have prompted fears of a US style crisis in Australia as a new report show prices will fall by 10 per cent in the next year.
The Australian Property Monitors index says house values have been falling in most capital cities in the last quarter with Melbourne down 0.6 per cent.
But economists say demand for housing driven by strong employment and immigration should ease dramatic price falls.
CommSec economist Savanth Sebastian said even if the US economy slumped, it would have only a marginal effect on growth as Australia's trade was with Asia, and China in particular.
Later today the Housing Industry Association will provide its building hot spots report for the 2007-08 year.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson expects 'moderate' growth in the US economy this year and some stability returning to the housing market in a matter of months.
ANZ chief economist Saul Eslake said "As long as employment remains strong, which it has done over the last six months, you're not going to see any major lay-offs or foreclosures," he said.
Sources: The Age; Natalie Craig, August 1st 2008
Sky News On-line, August 1st, 2008
The Australian Property Monitors index says house values have been falling in most capital cities in the last quarter with Melbourne down 0.6 per cent.
But economists say demand for housing driven by strong employment and immigration should ease dramatic price falls.
CommSec economist Savanth Sebastian said even if the US economy slumped, it would have only a marginal effect on growth as Australia's trade was with Asia, and China in particular.
Later today the Housing Industry Association will provide its building hot spots report for the 2007-08 year.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson expects 'moderate' growth in the US economy this year and some stability returning to the housing market in a matter of months.
ANZ chief economist Saul Eslake said "As long as employment remains strong, which it has done over the last six months, you're not going to see any major lay-offs or foreclosures," he said.
Sources: The Age; Natalie Craig, August 1st 2008
Sky News On-line, August 1st, 2008
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