Thousands of New Australian Citizens Announced

As part of the Australian Citizenship Day celebrations, more than 3000 people from 115 countries were announced as citizens at 60 ceremonies across Australia yesterday.
Almost half of the number of new citizens were announced in Queensland.

In total, there will be 250 citizenship ceremonies for 9000 people in state and throughout Australia in September this year.

Since the first citizenship ceremony in 1949, Australia has welcomed more than four and a half million new citizens.

To know how to become an Australia PR or citizen, call us at +65 6299 0245 or try our free migration assessment to let our consultants determine your eligibility in obtaining an Australian visa.

Australia’s Employment Rate Grows To 94.8 Percent in July

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced that Australia’s seasonally adjusted employment rate grew to 94.8 percent.

The number of people employed increased from 11,512,600 to 14,000 to in July. The growth in employment was boosted by the addition of full-time employment, up 9,200 people to 8,073,700, and part-time employment, up 4,800 people to 3,439,000. The growth in employment was driven by an increase in full-time jobs and more female part-time employment.

The number of people unemployed decreased by 2,500 people to 635,100 in July, the ABS added.

The ABS monthly aggregate hours worked series showed an increase in July, up 13.4 million hours to 1,625.1 million hours since June this year.

To know how to become an Australia PR or citizen, call us at +65 6299 0245 or try our free migration assessment to let our consultants determine your eligibility for an Australian visa.