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Amendment to Russian trade barrier in the US postponed
A move to introduce legislation that would remove US trading restrictions with Russia will have to wait until after Congress comes back from its five-week summer recess. A House Republican spokesman confirmed that the debate over whether to lift one of the last economic barriers from the Cold War-era will have to wait until the...
Britain no longer providing most migrants to Australia
For the first time since the mid-90s Britain is not supplying the highest number of immigrants to Australia. For the year 2011-2012 the most migrants came from India followed by China pushing the UK into third place. The number of British migrants entering Australia in the last year is slightly up on the year before at 25,274 but is still 20...
Rights of overseas workers defended by Australian DIAC
In a move to end the exploitation of foreign workers in Australia, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has said that temporary sponsored workers must be given the same terms and conditions of other Australian workers. The department added that it would not accept excuses for underpaying workers from abroad or any other forms of...
India provides highest share of migrants entering Australia
For the year ending in June 2012, more permanent migrants to Australia came from India than from any other country. The next highest intake came from China. A shortage of skilled workers in Australia has meant that the government is looking to fill vacancies from overseas. Many of the positions are in the country’s booming mining industry....
British expats report steep rise in the cost of living
New research suggests that the cost of living for British expats is rising at a higher rate than it is for those living in the UK. According to the Post Office Expat Payment Index costs have risen by an average of 11 per cent. In some areas in Europe where the economies are struggling the figure is closer to 15 per cent. Of the 900 expats...
Staff shortage at ASIO to check refugees
According to a recent audit, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, a spy agency that checks asylum seekers for possible security threats, has been battling against rudimentary computer systems, the sudden hike in boat arrivals, and 30% less staff than necessary. The inspection into the ASIO came after criticism of the delays...
Aussie political party wants no more Kiwis
As Australia’s population keeps growing, a local political party is demanding a stop to the unlimited immigration of New Zealanders. The newly-formed Stable Population Party has argued that the pact allowing Kiwis free flow into Australia must be abolished. Clifford Hayes, the party's Victoria Senate candidate says it is still possible...
Asian demography surpasses other minorities
According to a Pew Center study, Asians have surpassed Latinos as the most rapidly growing group of immigrants in the United States. Asians now make up over 36 percent of all newcomers in the US in 2010, compared with 31 percent of people of Hispanic origins in the same year. Asian immigrants are also the most educated population of...
Oz immigration eases skilled workers points pass mark
Those thinking about relocating Down Under will be happy to know that Australian’s Department of Immigration has lowered the “pass mark” for Britons seeking visas to migrate, from the 60 point mark down to 65, in order to lure more skilled workers to the economy. In recent years, moving to Australia has been a notoriously...
Scottish emigrant wins Australian award
Professor Ian Frazer, a Glasgow-born academic, is one of eight to be named Companion of the Order of Australia – the country’s most prestigious award – for his pioneering research which helped develop the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer. Professor Frazer, who was also named 2006 Australian of the Year, attended...
