The positive prediction by The Age is based on a survey of top economists, including The Macquarie Group and a number of University based economists. All of whom attribute moves by the Australian Government (like the introduction od tax break, lower interest rates and the push on automotive sales) to the progress towards a recovery, and on factors such as an a growth in retail and in the property market and a levelling off in the fall of job vacancies.

If The Age is correct in it’s predictions, then this is of course great news for all potential migrants and individuals wanting to work in Australia. The Department of Immigration (DIAC) has been very careful about mirroring all changes in the Australian economy, so that the economy can cope with the number of migrants, workers and visitors coming to Australia. For this reason, the last few months have seen the introduction of a number of tightening measures whereby visa processing times have been lengthened and certain occupations prioritised over others.

It is therefore safe to predict that once signs of an economic recovery are registered, and the job market has stabilised, the DIAC will also revert to it’s pre-recession processing times.

We advise all individuals wanting to work or migrate to Australia to lodge visa applications as soon as possible; moving quickly will ensure that any changes in the regulations and visa requirements will have a minimal impact. Moving quickly also means that the sooner a visa application is lodged, the sooner it is placed in the processing queue.

The lesson is, as always, if you are serious about your Australian dream, then act quickly to make an application so that you are not affected by changes in the law and so that you have taken all necessary steps to ensure that your visa application can succeed and can be processed as quickly as possible.

In many ways, there cannot be a better time to apply: If The Age’s predictions are correct, then you will be arriving in Australia just as the economy begins it’s take off and when employers are once again on the look out for professionals with skills and experience to fill all vacancies.

For more information about The Age’s predictions about the Australian economy in 2010, click here.


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