Where Australia’s permanent migrants come from?

Where do Australia’s migrants come from? ECONOMY Where Australia’s permanent migrants come from Charis Chang with wires, news.com.au July 20, 2018 1:22pm NEW figures have revealed where Australia’s two million permanent migrants have come from since 2000. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data that identifies India, England and China as some of the top birth countries of the country’s migrants. It

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Australia economy set to keep growing, even as clouds gather: poll

Australia’s economy appears to be gathering momentum this year as population growth fuels a boom in public investment, though high debt levels at home and trade tensions abroad loom as ever-greater threats. PHOTO: REUTERS [SYDNEY] Australia’s economy appears to be gathering momentum this year as population growth fuels a boom in public investment, though high debt levels at home and trade tensions abroad loom

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The ‘people boom’ that will support Australia’s economy

Getty Images It’s been more than 26 years since Australia last saw a recession. Along with past reforms, a floating exchange rate and China’s rise to economic prominence, a major factor behind Australia’s economic success is strong levels of population growth. UBS says while this will continue to underpin headline GDP growth in the years ahead, it won’t necessarily lead to faster wage growth,

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Millionaire migrants pouring into Australia

The number of millionaires streaming into Australia has surged to 7260 in the past year, new figures show, delivering a multibillion-dollar investment boost as Australia becomes the destination of choice for thousands of the world’s wealthiest individuals. The Department of Home Affairs data challenges claims that Australia’s high-income tax rate is discouraging international investors as an Asian-led millionaire boom drives investment in Sydney and Melbourne.

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New thinking around migration top of the agenda at global event

Metropolis 2018, international migration conference to be held in Sydney Leading thinkers and agitators in migration, diversity and integration will debate the latest research, challenges and successes from across the globe, when international and national academics, practitioners and community representatives converge in Sydney this October. Metropolis 2018, hosted by Telstra Business Woman of the Year, Violet Roumeliotis, CEO of Settlement Services International, the Australian Multicultural Foundation and Multicultural

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Here’s how Australian population growth compares to other nations

Australia’s population increased rapidly over the past decade, lifting by 3.755 million, or 17.9%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). As at the end of last year, Australia’s resident population stood at 24.771 million, putting it on track to hit 25 million by early August this year based on current growth rates. While population growth slowed last year, increasing by 388,000, down slightly

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Australian population growth is slowing as fewer people arrive and a record number head abroad

TenplayThe Tribe has spoken. Australia’s population grew by 388,000, or 1.6%, in 2017, according to data released by the ABS today. Net overseas migration accounted for 62% of the increase with the remaining coming from natural increase. Australia’s population is expected to hit 25 million in August this year. Australia’s population grew by 388,000, or 1.6%, last year, according to data released by the

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The Australian dollar’s losing streak is over

The Australian dollar operated in a thin trading range on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses to close modestly in the black. The US dollar index hit a 12-month high before reversing in the second half of the session, weighed down by soft US economic data and hawkish language from two major European central banks. PMI reports dominate the economic calendar today. OPEC will also

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Coming to Australia to start a business

If you’d like to start a business in Australia, but you’re not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you should know: how to get the right visa the legal and government requirements that apply to Australian businesses. Business visas The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for Australian business visas. Business Innovation and Investment visas If you have business skills and want to set up

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Australia’s recent export performance

Towards the end of last year we took a detailed look at how Australian exports performed in FY 2014-15. This post updates that earlier analysis to take a preliminary look at developments in calendar year 2015.1 To begin, it’s worth noting that most of the key trends identified as influencing developments in FY2014-15 also applied through 2015 as a whole. For example, growth in

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