How does the Australian government decide how many immigrants to accept per year?
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I Think It's One Human For Every 18 Kangaroo's\n\n\n\n\nAustralia's refugee admissions of about 12,000 per year \nare in addition to the normal immigration program.\n \nIn recent years, the government has given priority \nto refugees from the Soviet Union, the Middle East, and Africa. \nIn recent years, refugees from Indochina, South America, \nand today, the former Yugoslavia \nhave comprised the largest single element \nin Australia's refugee program.\n\nEmigration now also plays a role \nin changing Australian demographics. \n\nThe term, Australian diaspora, \nrefers to the 850,000 Australian citizens \nwho today live outside Australia. \nThis phenomenon is relatively new in Australia's history, estimated as having occurred over the last 40 years. \nAwareness of this demographic \n(almost 5% of the Australian population) \nis growing and supported by government initiatives.\n\nAlthough Australia has scarcely more than \ntwo persons per square kilometer of total land area, \nthis raw figure is highly misleading: \nmost of the continent is desert or semi-desert \nand of limited agricultural value. \n\nIn consequence, \nAustralia is one of the world's most urbanized countries : \n91% of Australia's population lives in urban areas.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Australia#Population_growth_rate
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Marriages between two people under the age of 18 are prohibited in Australia.\n\nMarriage to an Australian citizen does not automatically guarantee entry of a citizen of another country to Australia.  The Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs can advise on immigration to Australia.
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That is a potential flaw of the New Zealand system. I remember when I was living there, that a similar situation happened in the early 1990's. Before you consider your system a failure, you must compare your expectations of a democracy with what is practical. Here in Australia, we have a similar system, but we have two houses. There is often a situation whereby one or two senators hold the balance of power, where they alone can block any legislation (this indeed lead to the late 1970's dismissal of the Whitlam Government, which was a failure of democracy). Is this fair? Perhaps.\n\nThe minority have the right to be represented, but do they have the right to force a compromise? These are all very complex philosophical discussions. At the end of the day, both Australia and New Zealand enjoy a very stable political environment and high standards of living. There are very few people that are not represented. Perhaps all not equally, but all to a degree.\n\nIf one of the numerous gold mining companies of the South Island started polluting one of the rivers, you can bet that both the opposition, minorities and majority will pass legislation or put an act in motion to protect you. You are a minority preventing a majority interest (the macroeconomic advantages from the profits of the company).\n\nYou must also consider what the "voice of the people" is. In Australia, we are quite multicultural. Earlier this week it was proposed to introduce a test on Australian values (which relates to the voice of the people) which migrants must pass to gain citizenship. But in such a multicultural society, what are the people's values? The best interpretation would be the laws of our country. They represent the underlying attitudes, values and beliefs of our society. And along with our societies changing values, the laws change. Now to apply this to your situation, any proposed changes in your laws will depend on you. Your elected representatives will consult the community on any major changes (see for Example "Andrew's Bill", an abortion bill introduced in the House of Representatives, Australia 1999). This is where the voice of the people will come out.\n\nDo not be upset because the government is not exactly a true representation of society, it will represent society's voice, in one way or another. If the government introduces a radical law which goes against your society's values, they will find themselves without jobs come next election.
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Have them apply for citizenship.
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they've got websites with everything you need to know. just google (or yahoo) australian visa, or working permit. If your family is there you shouldn't have a problem.
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It is up to the people of Australia.
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IT= information technology.\n\nPR= permanent residency.\n\nAustralia's pretty open with immigration. Shouldn't be too difficult.
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It is not necessary for you to use a migration agent to prepare and lodge your migration application for Australia. Without the assistance of an agent you will need to do all your own research which can be difficult given that you are dealing with an Australian government office.
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Have a look this site.If you have a any question ask them.\nhttp://www.immi.gov.au/index.htm
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1. What is work and who has the right to work in Australia? \nThe Migration Legislation defines work as "an activity that, in Australia, normally attracts remuneration" this means that any activity that normally attracts payment, irrespective of whether you are paid or given some other kind of reward is deemed to be work. \n\nAs a general rule, only Australia citizens, Australian permanent residents - that is, migrants who are not yet Australian citizens - and New Zealand citizens who have entered Australia on a valid passport, have unrestricted rights to employment in Australia. any other foreign national who wants to work in Australia must have a temporary visa that allows employment. \n\n2. Who can I employ in Australia? \nThis website offers assistance to Australian employers in their dealings with people already in Australia who MAY have the right to work while they are here. \n\nPeople who hold Australian permanent visas are entitled to work. People who hold an Australian temporary Resident visa may or may not have the right to work. For example, people on Visitor visa are not entitled to work in Australia. An employer needs to check a visa holder's work rights to ensure that they employ people who have the right to work in Australia. \n\nA guide on work rights, titled Don't give a job to an illegal worker is designed to help Australian employers check the work rights of people visiting Australia, and offers information about the issue of illegal workers in Australia. \n\n3. Can I work while holding a visitors visa? \nIf you want to work in Australia, it is important to obtain a visa that allows you the right to work. \n\nIf you hold a visitor visa of any type, including an ETA, you do not have permission to work in Australia. Penalties apply to holders of a visitor visa who do not abide by the 8101 'no work' condition and include cancellation of your visa and removal from Australia. \n\nThose wanting to work should consider the Working Holiday Maker program, or another visa that allows work. \n\n4. How do I prove to an employer that I have permission to work in Australia? \nWhen apply for a job, employers and labour suppliers will ask you to prove that you have the right to work in Australia before they give you the job. Be prepared to show your passport and your valid visa stating your work rights. \n\n\n5. What happens if I work without permission? \nIf you work without work right you commit an offence against the Migration Act 1958. People working illegally may have their visas cancelled and be subject to immediate removal from Australia. They can also be excluded from returning to Australia for a period of up to three years, or fined up to $10,000. \n\n6. Can I work while holding a Working Holiday visa? \nWorking holiday makers are permitted to do any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature. As the main puporse of the visit is for holiday and travel, work for longer than three months with any one employer is not allowed. \n\n7. How many hours may overseas students work? \nAs an overseas student in Australia, you should have enough money to support yourself and your family for the entire time that you are studying. You are not automatically given the right to work once you are in Australia. If you do need to get a job while studying, you will need to apply for and get a new student visa with permission to work attached as a condition of that visa. \n\nStudents and dependents can only apply for a visa with work rights after they arrive in Australia and the student has begun studying. There is an application charge for a student visa with permission to work. \n\nIf a student visa with work rights is granted, you will only be allowed to work for 20 hours a week while the course you are studying is in session unless that work is a registered component of the course. However, you can work for longer periods during your holidays. \n\nDependants of student visa holders may generally work up to
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In a sense we already do that. We have quotas established that determine home many people from a given country are allowed in during the year.
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This question is too difficult for the kind of people like me who visit this site, you need to speak to an immigration lawyer or to the Dept of Immigration.
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Short answer... yes.\n\nLong answer... The government really needs to look at having the "right type" of immigrants permitted entry. Back home in Australia, the government has a restriction on immigration. You have to prove that you have the funds and/or job to support yourself and won't be sponging off the government and taxpayers. Over here, it just seems that they'll let anybody in and then give them a house and benefits too. And just from what I've seen, a British person has to first prove they don't need any help before they get some. I'm not surprised British people are leaving the country in large numbers.... they seem to be becoming a minority in their own country.
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It varies year to year depending on how many illegal immigrants they have to support each year.  Right now it's 8%.
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There actually are two separate quota systems in place. The first quota system limits the number of people who can apply in each immigration category, regardless of their country of birth. The second quota limits the number of people who can immigrate from any one country (this goes by the place you were born, not your nationality!). This per-country quota says that no country can send more than 7% of the total worldwide immigration (this translates to 25,620). Unfortunately, this system puts large countries at a disadvantage; the quota is the same for India and China with a billion people each as for Nauru, with approximately 10,000 people
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The Retirement visa (subclass 410) (Temporary) allows you to spend some of your retirement years in Australia. It does not lead to permanent resident.\n\nFor that you need to apply to stay in Australia here: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/how.htm
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Visa Bulletin\nNumber 100\nVolume VIII\nWashington, D.C.\n\nVISA BULLETIN FOR DECEMBER 2006\n\nA.  STATUTORY NUMBERS\n\n1.  This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status.  Allocations were made, to the extent possible under the numerical limitations, for the demand received by November 8th in the chronological order of the reported priority dates. If the demand could not be satisfied within the statutory or regulatory limits, the category or foreign state in which demand was excessive was deemed oversubscribed.  The cut-off date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who could not be reached within the numerical limits. Only applicants who have a priority date earlier than the cut-off date may be allotted a number.  Immediately that it becomes necessary during the monthly allocation process to retrogress a cut-off date, supplemental requests for numbers will be honored only if the priority date falls within the new cut-off date. \n\n2. Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets an annual minimum family-sponsored preference limit of 226,000.  The worldwide level for annual employment-based preference immigrants is at least 140,000.  Section 202 prescribes that the per-country limit for preference immigrants is set at 7% of the total annual family-sponsored and employment-based preference limits, i.e., 25,620.  The dependent area limit is set at 2%, or 7,320. \n\n3.  Section 203 of the INA prescribes preference classes for allotment of immigrant visas as follows:\n\nFAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES\n\nFirst:  Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Citizens:  23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference.\n\nSecond:  Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent\nResidents:  114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, and any unused first preference numbers: \n\nA.  Spouses and Children:  77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the per-country limit;\n\nB.  Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older):  23% of the overall second preference limitation.\n\nThird:  Married Sons and Daughters of Citizens:  23,400, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences.\n\nFourth:  Brothers and Sisters of Adult Citizens:  65,000, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences.\n\nEMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES\n\nFirst: Priority Workers:  28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required for fourth and fifth preferences. \n\nSecond: Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability:  28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference\nlevel, plus any numbers not required by first preference. \n\nThird: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers:  28.6% of the worldwide level, plus any numbers not required by first and second\npreferences, not more than 10,000 of which to "Other Workers".   \n\nSchedule A Workers: Employment First, Second, and Third preference Schedule A applicants are entitled to up to 50,000 “recaptured” numbers. \n\nFourth:  Certain Special Immigrants:  7.1% of the worldwide level.\n\nFifth:  Employment Creation:  7.1% of the worldwide level, not less than 3,000 of which reserved for investors in a targeted rural or high-unemployment area, and 3,000 set aside for investors in regional centers by Sec. 610 of P.L. 102-395. \n\n4.  INA Section 203(e) provides that family-sponsored and employment-based preference visas be issued to eligible immigrants in the order in which a petition in behalf of each has been filed.  Section 203(d) prov