Australia aims to lure a new wave of '£10 Poms'

by NICK McDERMOTT -16th August 2007

Australia is changing its immigration policy in an attempt to lure thousands of skilled British workers to its shores.

Doctors, nurses, painters and decorators are among those being encouraged to move Down Under to solve the nation's desperate labour shortage.

New rules from September 1 will offer an extra five points towards a visa for those who pass a basic English test.

Australia's Skilled Migration programme assesses applicants on age, qualifications, experience and English language ability ...

No comments: