Australia immigration - is it 4 u ?

Read all about it ....... Migration shake-up !

2010-02-12T16:54:00.004+10:00

Hi All

I warned you last month big changes were on the way and here they are, and boy are they big .......... don't shoot the messenger !!

Migration shake-up

Earlier this week the Federal Government announced a revamp of the skills migration program, which will see the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) phased out and a shift from occupation-based employment to a focus on specialist skills.

Under the plan, MODL will be replaced by mid-2010 with the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL), which will focus on high value professions and trades. The list will be reviewed on an annual basis, but Immigration Minister Senator Chris Evans said changes and updates will be minimal, thus removing the volatility of MODL, where occupations were added and removed regularly.

The SOL will be maintained by independent statutory body Skills Australia, which was set up as part of the Skilling Australia policy in 2008.

The changes have been met with mixed reviews. Some industry sectors - such as education - will be hard hit as service providers currently providing courses catering to professions on the MODL will be made redundant.

In addition, the tourism and hospitality sectors could face serious vocational labour shortages in 2010 as a result of the changes Education and training provider Hostec International has called for clarity around the changes. According to Hostec, while abolishing MODL will make it harder for fraudulent educators to operate in Australia, the staggered SOL review will make it harder for international students to make informed decisions on vocational courses that the tourism and hospitality sectors rely on for skilled, workplace-ready graduates.

"While we welcome the Government's decision to tighten the international education sector through such mechanisms as the abolishment of MODL, the lack of clarity in changes to the SOL will make Australia less attractive for students. We've already seen increasing numbers of students considering the US and UK ahead of Australia due to confusion over education and immigration policy," said Hostec International managing director, Raman Nambiar.

"The reality is that many of the jobs on the SOL are there because there are relatively fewer Australians keen to take them up. The tourism and hospitality sector relies on international students who have gone through high quality vocational training; without them, many would not be able to stay in business.

"We've already seen undeniable indications of significant skills shortages across the tourism and hospitality sector by mid-2010. How long these shortages last will depend on how quickly the Australian Government can clarify any changes to the SOL, and how effective they are in communicating the clear pathways to studying in Australia to international students and their agents."

As one of Australia's leading providers of hospitality and tourism industry education, Hostec International is actively seeking clarification on the changes. With rapid guidance, it maintains it will be able to continue attracting students and in turn, continue to provide top-quality candidates.

"Our vocational courses set industry benchmarks for completion and post-graduate employment rates. Demand for our graduates is only getting stronger, and we hope the revised Skilled Occupation List reflects this," Nambiar said.

With the new list of skills to be unveiled in April, it remains unclear if occupations relied on by the hospitality industry - such as culinary vocations - will be deemed priorities. If not, vocational students and immigrant hospitality professionals will need to seek sponsorship from an employer in order to secure residency - and address the growing need for skilled vocational labour in this industry.

"We're working with industry and Government to identify ways for the tourism and hospitality sectors to navigate the changes ahead of the unveiling of the revised SOL in late April. Until then, however, we're suggesting that our industry partners review their hiring strategies and consider how to proceed in the event hospitality is not granted preference," Nambiar said.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Record Numbers come to Oz

2010-01-31T21:46:00.007+10:00

Hi All

I trust you have had a festive time and been safe all at the same time !

Now back to reality and the daily 'grind' here's some reading ....................... but expect some changes in February. (click the title link above)

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Christmas & New Year Cheers !

2009-12-15T22:01:00.003+10:00

Seasons Greetings and thank you for stopping by over the year.

Here's to a Happy & Safe New Year.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris
www.oz-migration.com.au

Immigration Updates

2009-11-30T22:05:00.004+10:00

Hi All

Some interesting reading for you this month - enjoy !

News 1

News 2

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

UK MIgrants the highest on record

2009-10-31T20:42:00.004+10:00

Hi All

This month's update comes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing that the UK remains the highest source for migrants in Australia.

Read more ......... click the title above.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris

www.oz-migration.com.au

News Updates

2009-09-21T07:09:00.005+10:00

Hi All

As ever I have located relevant news articles and snippets to keep you posted on matters pertaining g to Australian migration ;

Click here
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Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris

MIgration Rules Set for Revamp

2009-08-25T23:10:00.012+10:00

Hi All

As ever here is a snippet of information to help keep you up-to-date with the latest developments and changes to the ever changing and complex world of Australian Migration - click the title above to take you to the information.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Australia's Population

2009-08-04T17:31:00.011+10:00

Hi All

I have found this great article about population growth - just click the title above and you will be taken to the article - enjoy !

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

DIAC - 3 year Plan

2009-06-03T22:39:00.003+10:00

DIAC has now announced a new 3 year plan, which you will very much enjoy reviewing and checking on the latest updates and criteria.

Click on the link above to access the overview.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chrishttp://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Australia's Population

2009-04-30T20:10:00.003+10:00

A recent article about the growing population boom being felt and continued to be felt for a while to come yet !

Click on the link above to access the overview.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

457 Visas

2009-03-31T21:07:00.012+10:00

Hi All

An update for you on the state of skilled visa entry into Australia.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

DYK ?

2009-02-28T22:37:00.007+10:00

Hi All

Last year has seen Australia’s population grow at its fastest pace since 1989.
The country’s population reached 21.4 million in 30 June 2008, an increase of 1.7% or 359,000 people in one year.

Immigration (arrivals minus departures) contributed 213,500 people (or 59% of growth) and natural increase (births minus deaths) contributed 145,500 (41%) to the rise in numbers, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Surprisingly, New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, experienced lower growth than any other state except Tasmania.

Western Australia continues to record the fastest population growth (2.7%), followed by Queensland and the Northern Territory (2.3%), Victoria (1.8%), the Australian Capital Territory (1.3%), South Australia and New South Wales (1.1%) and Tasmania (1.0%) for the year ended June 2008.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Migrants to keep on coming

2009-01-31T20:08:00.013+10:00

Hi All

Just a few snippet to keep you posted on developments and the need Australia still has for sklilled and professional people.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards
Chris
www.oz-migration.com.au

Seasons Greetings

2008-12-16T21:34:00.001+10:00

Hi All

Seasons Greetings and thank you for stopping by over the year. Here's to a Happy & Safe New Year.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration & Recruitment

Kind regards

Chris

www.oz-migration.com.au

Global Carnage Update

2008-11-30T21:49:00.006+10:00

Hi All

In the news, Australia has been tipped as one of only a handful of countries that will avoid slipping into recession or only in a minor way. The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has predicted growth will weaken from 2.5% to 1.7% in 2009 before growing again to 2.75% in 2010.

This bucks the trend of the richest economies in the world that are predicted to shrink by a collective 0.4 percent next year. The French think tank estimates the US economy will contract by 0.9 per cent, Britain's by 1.1 per cent, and Europe's by 0.6 per cent.

The OECD also anticipate that unemployment levels will rise to 6% by 2010 however we suggest you should focus on the positive side of this unemployment number. Mainly, for 94% of the population nothing will change - accept loans will be cheaper, petrol will be cheaper, property investment will be more affordable and shares will be at bargain basement levels.

In Australia, as confidence returns the next 12 - 18 months will offer many opportunities for people who are looking in the right places.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.
Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration
Kind regards

Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

DIAC Strategic Plan 2008 - 11

2008-10-27T07:56:00.003+10:00

Hi All

For those that like to know what's in stall for the future I have added the above link that will take you to the Australian Government's Immigration Department and their recently released 3 year strategic plan - enjoy !

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

What's New

2008-08-31T22:19:00.003+10:00

Hi All

Just to bring to you the latest and greatest here is the following DIAC link, as ever enjoy.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration

Kind regards

Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

News Updates

2008-06-30T21:26:00.002+10:00

Hi All

Found a recent and very informative update of the Australian Government's vision of immigration and people strategy for the future - click the link above.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Updates

2008-05-31T17:01:00.003+10:00

Hi All

Some updates for you to review.

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration

Kind regards

Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

You Tube

2008-03-31T22:20:00.004+10:00

Hi

We now have a 'face' on You Tube and will develop this communications tool as well, so please stop by and post your comments and suggestions : click the link above

Until next time or come and join us at the next Skypecast (online) each Sunday.

Use the link and Search for : Australian Immigration

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Video Presentation of the Desktop Service

2008-02-25T19:33:00.007+10:00

We have just completed this audio visual video that gives a fuller explanation of the services that Oz Migration offers and the trust and confidence you can have in using the service.

By clicking the link above (title) you will be taken directly to the website and the video will start once downloaded.

Let us know your thoughts - bye for now !

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast, each Sunday. Use the following link and Search for : Australia Immigration https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home
Kind regards
Chris
http://www.e-ra.biz/

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Welcome 2008

2008-01-28T19:16:00.000+10:00

Welcome into 2008 and we trust that you had a fun and safe festive season. I thought I would start 2008 with some basics and perhaps catch up or informative reading opportunities.

By clicking the link above will take you to the government immigration site where the latest, research, publications and statistics can be viewed.

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast, each Sunday. Use the following link and Search for : Australia Immigration https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home

Kind regards

Chris

http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

http://www.e-ra.biz/

Merry Christmas, Safe & Happy New Year

2007-12-21T21:53:00.001+10:00

To one and all

We hope you have the best Christmas yet and may 2008 be better than 2007, enjoy be Merry, Happy and Safe !

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast, each Sunday. Use the following link and Search for : Australia Immigration https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home

Kind regards
Chris
http://www.e-ra.biz/
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Change of Government & Direction

2007-11-26T17:10:00.000+10:00

Hi All

Well its now official as of 24.11.07 Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was beaten by the Australian Labour Party (ALP) and so a new dawn of change and direction begins within Australia.

For the next three years Australia is 'captained' and manned by a new team if you click the title link above this will take you to a brief overview of the outgoing and incoming (Elect) PMs- watch this space.

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast, each Sunday. Use the following link and Search for : Australia Immigration https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.e-ra.biz/
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/

Statistics

2007-10-29T13:59:00.001+10:00

Hi

For those of you who like lots of statistics then the by clicking the title link above, will set you on course for 'statistic heaven'. This section of the DIAC site has an endless and ongoing update of the latest information in various forms.

In addition to the various metrics, there are also Publications and copious amounts of Research results on migration and immigration pertinent to Australia.

Until next time

Or come and join us at the next Skypecast, each Sunday. Use the following link and Search for : Australia Immigration https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home

Kind regards

Chris
http://www.e-ra.biz/
http://www.oz-migration.com.au/