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I’ve not done one of these for a while so please find below an update following UK Sterlings rises and falls against the Aussie Dollar in recent months.
Sterling’s sharp rebound in May took the currency up to $1.75. Since then there has been a fair amount of action, but no progress in either direction. The pound has spent the majority of its time in a horizontal channel between $1.70 and $1.80. It has tried to break out, first downwards then upwards, but seems now to have become accustomed to its new home.
Investors still appreciate the attractive return that the Australian dollar offers. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Cash Rate (akin to base rates in Britain) has been set at 4.5% since May. Some currencies offer higher returns (South Africa, Brazil, etc.) but the yield on Australian dollars is way ahead of the US dollar’s 0.125%, sterling’s 0.5% and the euro’s 1%. At 3%, the New Zealand dollar comes closer but loses out on the cigar. Read the full story »
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Last week I wrote this article about the possible impacts of a change in government on Australian immigration policy and at the time of typing I was hopeful that a few days later we would …
The promise to cut Australian immigration numbers by both Australian political parties in the lead up to the August 21 federal election has drawn the ire of the business community.
The opposition lead by Tony Abbott …
We got contacted this week by IWC Media who are the makers of ‘Location Location
Location’ and ‘Relocation Relocation’.
The production company are looking to identify people who will be emigrating to Australia before the end of …
An annual engineering survey has warned that engineering skills shortages will affect the country’s ability to grow and limit innovation.
The Engineering Skills Survey by Consult Australia warns that Australia’s ability to design and deliver an …
The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has called for politicians to focus on skilled migration issues during the election, rather than a “short-sighted” debate on asylum seekers.
The MIA has said that Australia’s migration program remains …
A little while ago I wrote about the slightly worrying view from the new Australia PM Julia Gillard. A view which could highlight further potential cuts to Australian Immigration should she remain in power.
Reading the front …
Even more things for wannabe Aussie migrants to worry about as news reports today hint that Australias New Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be breaking from her predecessor’s advocacy of a “Big Australia” flagging further …
Quite an interesting read for those of you who need to take the well know IELTS exam as part of your Australian Immigration application process.
According to an article posted on the Guardians website, the Australian …
The Rudd Government has no intention of putting a limit on the number of Australian Student Visas issued each year, the Australian Immigration Minister has announced.
The Australian Immigration Minister, Senator Chris Evans, said there was …
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The …
Many people around the world are trying to find the answer to the question:
“How do I find a sponsored job in Australia?”.
Finding an Australian employer to sponsor you can be the most difficult part in …
The Australian Government released their 2010-11 Australian Budget last night and it contained mixed news for wannabe migrants.
Within the report, the Australian Government has announced it intends to sharpen the focus of the Australian skilled …
A skills shortage in the IT sector should be eased by facilitating overseas professions to emigrate to Australia, leading recruiters say.
Skills shortages and the need for more skilled workers to fill IT jobs could delay …
Relocation: Phil down under follows “relocation, relocation” TV host Phil Spencer as he helps British people who want to emigrate and buy a property for a new life Down Under.
I’m not too sure if this …
It’s not a rare occurrence when a politician needs to backtrack and opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison appears to be doing just that.
Following our article yesterday where we highlighted a potential risk of migration places …
Having seen the pound slide dramatically against the Australian dollar since the beginning of the year, we have now at least witnessed a halt to the decline. A new low in the interbank market of …
So I thought I’d write a quick update today for those readers with fingers of the green variety.
Just over two years ago I wrote an entry titled gardening in Australia in which I wrote about …
Tony Abbott’s Coalition will cut net migration levels if it wins government, in a bid to stop Australia’s population reaching its predicted size of almost 36 million in 2050.
Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison yesterday told …
If you are thinking of moving your pet to Australia, the most important fact that you need to remember is that the entire procedure can be an expensive one and requires that you navigate through a few controls and restrictions. This article provides 11 steps which guide you through the various stages involved in moving your pet to Australia and, hopefully, save you time, hassle and money.
New data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Perth’s metropolitan area’s population grew by 3.2 per cent in the year 2008-09, making it the fastest growing metropolis in Australia.
Combined with this, the City of …
Pension Transfers are not the most exciting part of emigrating to Australia. It certainly won’t have you jumping for joy like when you finally get your visa in your hand, but when you realise that what you could save on tax by having correct, timely advise could be more than all your other emigration costs put together, you’ll realise it’s time to think very seriously about making the most of transferring your UK pension to Australia.
