Why Australia?

Facts About Australia Immigration Planning Levels

Perhaps our easiest task is to convince you on why to choose Australia as a tourist destination or future home. There are many reasons why Australia is called "the lucky country" including:

• A wonderful natural environment of wide open spaces
• A Secure democratic government
• A Peaceful society free from oppression
• High living standards
• Clean streets and clear, unpolluted skies
• Excellent schools and world-class universities
• Exceptional flora and fauna, unique to Australia
• A mostly temperate climate
• A comprehensive health care system

5 Reasons To Migrate To Australia

Strong Economy

Australia's strong economic growth rates (average annual real GDP growth of 3.3% since 1990) have exceeded most other OECD countries including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany and Japan.

The OECD's forecast growth for Australia in 2003 is 3.2% compared to an OECD average of 1.9%. Global FDI inflows to Australia tripled in 2002.

Australia also ranked the second in World Competitiveness Yearbook, 2003.

Quality of Life

Quality of life in Australia is extremely high with the Economist Intelligence Unit ranking Melbourne #1 as the most liveable city in the world.

We offer safe, clean, comfortable urban and regional living at a reasonable price. Additionally, we offer quality accommodation, world class educational facilities, good road and public transport networks as well as unlimited leisure possibilities.

Democratic and Politically Stable

The Australian political environment is ranked as one of the most stable in the world, ranked third behind Finland and Luxemburg, and first in the region.

Australia has an open, efficient and transparent legal framework. Australia's competition laws are ranked as the second best in the world.

Telecommunications and Information Systems and Infrastructure

Australia's telecommunications and IT market has become one of the biggest in Asia and tenth largest in the world.

In the two years to June 2001, the Australian IT market grew by 26% despite the difficult climate for global technology.

Highly Skilled Workforce

Australia is ranked in the top ten countries in the world for availability of skilled labour, IT professionals, finance skills and qualified engineers.

There are 97,000 visas available in Australia's Skilled Migration Program this year.