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Good news for South Africans interested in emigrating to Australia

The Australian government will be launching two new skilled regional visa routes this year, opening the door to more South Africans who want to make the move. According to Sable International’s Sam Hopwood, there are currently over 600 eligible occupations available to migrants willing to work in regional Australia. These occupations are consistent with skills needed in […]
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20 May 19

Trump praises Aust, NZ-style immigration

Donald Trump has cited Australia, Canada and NZ as examples as he rolled out an immigration plan that will include a points system to favour skilled workers. US President Donald Trump has pointed to Australia and New Zealand as shining examples of merit-based immigration while announcing a controversial proposal to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr […]
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16 May 19

Australia, inventor of safe Polymer banknotes

In 1966, Australia switched from pounds to decimal currency. The country’s central bank issued a new range of banknotes with modern safety features – including watermarks, woven metal thread and raised print. But these technologies couldn’t prevent a $900,000 swindle. Polymer banknotes are banknotes made from a polymer such as biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Such notes incorporate many security features not […]
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08 May 19

Australia dominates for HNWI inflows in 2018

Australia was the top country worldwide for HNWI inflows in 2018, beating out its main rival the US for the 4′-11 year running. Popular places for them to move to in Australia included: Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, and Brisbane. Possible reasons for Australia ‘s popularity among migrating HNWls: The safety of the […]
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02 May 19

Vanuatu Passport Sales Skyrocket

Vanuatu Government coffers are bulging with money as passport revenues rise to new heights. Over VT 1.3 billion in passport-related revenues were received in January alone, according to the government’s latest financial report. The number of passports sold each month more than doubled from September to October last year, and have remained at nearly that […]
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01 May 19

Just how fair is the new 870 Visa?

The concept of parent visas has become to an extent somewhat redundant in Australian Immigration. Broadly speaking there are two visa categories available for parents wishing to join or visit their children: Contributory Parent Visas Non-Contributory Parent Visas Both visas carry major flaws and impracticalities. The average wait time for non-contributory parent visa is now […]
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16 Apr 19

New rules about what you can and can’t bring into Australia

From April 17, visitors to Australia failing to declare prohibited items might have their visas shortened or canceled. Australia’s strict bio-security laws prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as […]
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