Currency update from Australia

There was a scare for sterling in January, when it dipped to a new 25-year low below $1.74. It did later return to the top of the $1.72-$1.83 range that it has occupied since November, but in the second half of February it was again flirting with the long-term lows. With its economy strongly linked to [...]

Rock across to Ayers Rock with Virgin Blue Australia

Virgin Blue has announced plans to launch flights to one of Australia’s most iconic and revered tourist destinations. From Monday 2 August, the airline will begin direct flights from Sydney to Ayers Rock (Uluru), providing some much needed competition on the route. Both Australian and international leisure travellers will have the opportunity to fly with Virgin Blue to visit the [...]

Critical skills list updated for migration to Australia

Anyone seeking a skilled migration visa for Australia will be interested in the news that the Australian DIAC have updated the CSL (Critical Skills List). Following the announcement by Immigration Minister Chris Evans that the CSL will be phased out this year in favour of a more limited Future Skills List, it had been anticipated that [...]

Migration to New Zealand hits six year high

Figures released today show that the demand for emigration to New Zealand from the UK is stronger than ever. In January 2010, more than 1,000 UK residents emigrated to New Zealand, while the number of people arriving permanently or long term in New Zealand exceeded the number of departures and showed the highest net gain since 2004 A [...]

Want to get into New Zealand ? Apply for the Silver Fern Visa

New Zealand Immigration have announced a new visa programme called Silver Fern, which is intended to attract young, highly skilled people to work long term in New Zealand. The scheme will be launched in April 2010, so if you want to live in New Zealand, are aged 20 to 35 and hold a national diploma, bachelor degree or [...]