Archive for June, 2012
Australia in the 21st Century – What the latest census reveals
Posted by admin in Australia, Australia - News on June 22nd, 2012
Did you know that:
The population of Australia is 21,507,717, and that almost exactly a half of the population is male, and female.
The median age in Australia is 37.
On average an Australian family has 1.9 children.
The median weekly household income is $1234.
The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1800 while the median weekly rent is $285.
And that the top five countries of birth are:
Australia
England
New Zealand
China
India
These are just some of the interesting statistics based on the latest census record in Australia.
More interesting Australian census details can be found here.
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Change to the Australian Skilled Visa Points Threshold
Posted by admin in 1 July 2012, Australian Skilled Visas, australian points test on June 18th, 2012
The Australian Department of Immigration has announced a change to the points test threshold as it will apply from 1 July 2012.
Currently the points threshold for skilled visa applicants is set at 65 points.
From 1 July 2012, and until further notice, the threshold for new applicants will be
lowered to 60 points.
Although this is fantastic news, it is worth bearing in mind that meeting the 60 points threshold is not automatically a guarantee that an applicant will receive an invitation to apply for a visa; the new system will operate in a way where the selection of applicants will depend on their overall score as well as the quality of their qualifications and work experience.
This means that the higher the score, and general quality of an application (taking into account qualifications and work experience), the greater the likelihood that an application will be selected from the pool of eligible applicants and will be invited to apply for a visa.
For more information about the new points threshold please click here.
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Sort Out My Visa is a registered and licensed Australian and NZ visa specialist, providing visa and migration services to individuals and families wanting to travel to, conduct business, work or live in Australia or New Zealand. Visit Sort Out My Visa for more information.
New Skilled Occupations List (SOL) released for 1 July
Posted by admin in 1 July 2012, 176, Australian Migration Legislation, Australian Skilled Visas, SOL, Skilled Occupations List on June 14th, 2012
The Department of Immigration has now released its updates SOL, in anticipation of 1 July changes.
This new list will be effective from 1 July (Australian time).
The list contains the following new occupations:
133513 Production Manager (Mining)
234912 Metallurgist
251411 Optometrist
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
The list no longer contains these occupations:
234211 Chemist
252711 Audiologist
331111 Bricklayer
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler
The occupations that have been removed can still be applied for after 1 July via the state sponsored skilled visa scheme, provided that they are being sponsored by a State.
For more information about the new list please click HERE.
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Sort Out My Visa is a registered and licensed Australian and NZ visa specialist, providing visa and migration services to individuals and families wanting to travel to, conduct business, work or live in Australia or New Zealand. Visit Sort Out My Visa for more information.
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