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Dear Guest,
Items of good news are starting to trickle in from developed countries that have been experiencing severe problems due to the Global Financial Crisis. For some countries, it may be a while yet before things rebound to the heights they were at before the crisis. But at least diverse countries such as China, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Indonesia and of course Australia, are all doing comparatively well.
The US only lost 230,000
jobs in August, down from a loss of 247,000 in July,
according to the median forecast of 65 economists,
surveyed by Bloomberg News. However, the US unemployment
rate has now increased to 9.7%.
In this issue of LIAISON we have given emphasis to Australia's economic situation and have featured some of the skilled work areas that often are overshadowed by the dramatic, even stunning events in the iron ore, coal and gas industries.
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Employer-backed migration to Australia surges
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Some immigrants come on their own resources and seek work when they arrive.
Others are sponsored by industry, commerce and government bodies on '457' visas.
Duration is four years, but holders may apply for permanent residency at any time.
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Australia still desperately seeking nurses
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It's no secret that Australia has skilled employment shortages. The more the country's industries boom,
the more urgently needed are the skilled people to do the important work.
Nowhere is this truer than in the health system, which needs nurses, doctors and other health professionals.
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Gas lights fuse under Australia's future
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For the past few decades, oil has been the energy source that has powered cities and towns around the world, as well as cars.
Now, vast reservoirs of natural gas are being discovered and exploited around Australia. Asia provides a ready market.
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Relocating to Australia
Becoming a citizen |
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Some people want to become an
Australian citizen as soon as possible, others never bother.
It's not easy, but it's not that difficult. If your considering
the move down-under, you may like to consider joining the
exclusive club of very proud and fun loving Aussies! Like to
find out how?
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| A
town like Gladstone |
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In many ways, Gladstone offers
the best of both worlds: it's a busy, bustling industrialised
city, but it's also located on the beautiful Queensland coast.
Many skilled trades and professionals are needed, as industry
continues to develop.
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Aussie Survival Guide
States and Territories
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Historically, Australia was not
a single country. Originally, it was a coalition of independent
colonies that saw benefits in being united. While that happened
long ago, Australia's States still maintain a high degree of
independence, but how do they differ from Territories?
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World goes nuts for Australian almonds
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People overseas are probably
well used to enjoying an array of Australian produce, from
wheat, to dairy foods, to seafood and wines and other grape
products. But now, Australian growers are satisfying a
significant percentage of the world's appetite for almonds.
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| Living the Aussie dream |
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"I must say that it was a right decision to have chosen LIVE IN australia.com. They say "stress free immigration". Indeed it is so. I mean, they always provided prompt and accurate advice to my queries and worries, which made me feel confident."
Naoki Fukushima
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Aussie Word of the Month
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Cost big bikkies:
expensive
Aussie words in action:
Unlike LIA's services, using old-fashioned immigration companies and legal advisors can cost an applicant big bikkies!
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| Living the Aussie dream |
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"Thank you for all you have done for us. We want a better life for us and our son. That's why we chose Australia. I am aware some people go it alone without an Agent, but I am so pleased we chose you for our Agent."
Garry Horsfield
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| Reader Poll |
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Are you confident of securing a job when you arrive in Australia?
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| What you said last month |
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Where would you like to live in Australia?
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Australian Capital Territory
11%
New South Wales
13%
Northern Territory
16%
Queensland
14%
South Australia
5%
Tasmania
11%
Victoria
18%
Western Australia
12%
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