UK economy's not looking strong in 2020 - Australia will overtake it according to economists.

Click Here  for Daily Mail article of 7th December 2009

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Australia once again provides the backdrop to a good article in the Telegraph

Uluru has a really magical atmosphere - one of the "must see" places in Australia.

Click above for the link to the article.

The Power of The Minister of Immigration for Australia..

Read this from the Sydney Morning Herald

Gordon Brown has decided it is time to talk about Immigration after years of failure to devise a policy that works.

Frequently Australian Immigration policy is referred to as the best example of an "in touch" migration program that achieves its objectives.

So why has the UK been so bad at establishing an immigration program when all they had to do was copy the Australian or Canadian immigration example? How much   taxpayers money has been wasted   by years of immigration   mis-manangement by British civil servants in the Home Office?

With this sort of record, it is little wonder that the latest ideas of removing some occupations from the list under the HSMP is being looked at with suspicion by a number of experts within the UK.

Far too many unskilled people are finding their way into the UK through student visa scams, lenient asylum rules and poor border enforcement. The future of Immigration in the UK is very worrying with predictions of a population increase of up to 10 million (from 60 to 70 million) over the next 30 years.

Australia Immigration policy   has been admired for years - is it so hard to follow this example?

Read the full article here   at the Daily Telegraph

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Thatcher Dead mix up caused Canadian PM Stephen Harper to stress when a text message about the demise of a pet cat named Thatcher was misinterpreted.

Great political gaff following on from Charles & Camilla visit !

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An Amazing Story from one of the World's Great Aquariums - Kelly Tarltons

I went there years ago and it was a really mindblowing experience - well worth a visit if you are in Auckland.

Emigrating to New Zealand? Contact us and we will help you make your dreams come true.

Bad news for all Koala Lovers - may be that's a bad pun !

Read this Telegraph  article

They always look so inactive - somehow this disease reveals another side to their personality !

If you are emigrating , make sue you get to see them in the bush.

 Australian  Amnbassador to Italy - former Minister of Immigration - is under scrutiny for dishingnout visas to the Mafia ! Got any Italian Blood?

Corruption is being investigated.

Click on the link above for the full Sydney Morning Herald Report.

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Canada has the second greatest oil reserves in the world...this place will be making a mint in the next decade!

See the article by clicking on Canada above.

Where there's oil, there's jobs...for the right skill set.

Let's Get Going !

Is it time to Get Going to Australia ?

The recovery in Australia's economy is vivid on the horizon it seems and will likely leave UK in the starting blocks.

Click on the link above or here to read this article from the Telegraph.

Visa applications take time and would be Australian Immigrants need to be ahead of the game to be in position to take advantage of the economic benefits available through emigrating - Get Going Now !

We will soon be listing jobs on our Australia Jobs site - www.australiajobs.tel

Call us today and speak to us for more information on 01752-891923 or bookmark this blog.

Canada is to reduce the number of refugee and family visas issued in 2010.

The total number of visas available will remain at about 240 000 to 265 000, most coming under the economic program.

Emigrating  to Canada will continue along the principles of reflecting labor market demand and so tweeking the POL and AEO is bound to happen in the forthcoming months. Bookmark Get Going UK Ltd for the latest news that affects your migration to Australia Canada & NZ. Also follow our Tweets.

Perth is on the verge of a new mining boom according to the Telegraph in UK today.

Australia Immigration is a great option for the future and when UK is still in recession, one must consider the potential for growth in raw material rich lands such as Australia.

Alternatively, Canada  offers similar growth potential as according to Bloomberg this morning, Asia will lead world recovery - Asian manufacturing will drag Australia & Canada into a new economic growth phase and jobs will once again be available to the right skilled people..with the right visa.

Contact Get Going UK Ltd , Registered Migration Agents, today for more information about emigrating  !

Australia & New Zealand are flavour of the Month !

Bill English has returned from his Asian Tour clearly very upbeat by the reception he received.

New Zealand by camper van. If you have never travelled through the South Island, it is a must do before you die.

Quite a good article from the Telegraph - migrants get to see a whole lot of beauty virtually on their doorstep by moving  to New Zealand.

The NZ Immigration requirements focus largely on whether you are able to get a permanent job offer - another route in for many is the Long Term Business Visa - this gives people the chance to open their own business on a temporary visa and convert to a permanent visa at a later date. The capital requirements are often not so great as for Australian Business Visas.

One of the biggest concerns to would-be migrants is always " how long will my application take".

This is always a moving feast - the factors that influence this answer   are complex as well.

The quotas of visas to be granted in a given year are determined by the Minister for Immigration and based upon political expediency and data from a number of governmental sources. This data reflects economic and political considerations and even forthcoming electioneering can influence thinking on this issue.

A range of other factors play a part and one that is beyond the control of the any Immigration Service is the number of applications received for particular visa classes. It is very difficult to predict how many applications will be received, due to issues around the world frequently leading to spikes in the numbers.

Fees charged, Language requirements, pre-application processes to satisfy...all to some extent control the numbers of applications received, but in recent years we have seen queues lengthen dramatically. Backlogs then start to impact on the process and cause massive frustration to certain visa applicants.

Average visa processing times published by immigration services provide some general idea about overall expectations, but it is the exception that proves the rule...and each application is unique.

What is absolutely certain, is that the quality of documentation submitted and the efficiency in how the application is managed during its entire process that achieves minimum timeframes. A reputable migration agent   will keep processing times to a minimum and how much money and stress this saves is   incalculable.

As the old saying goes, patience is a virtue...and the sooner one applies, usually the sooner the visa is granted !

Australia No.2 in World Quality of Life Index

How Norway, with its climate and cost of booze, comes ahead of Australia is the only surprise to me !

Time to get Down Under...

Amazing Pictures of Australian Dust Storm - this is really once in a lifetime stuff ...enjoy!

NZ PM John Key is showing good sense in not jumping on the Capital Gains Tax bandwagon, citing its failure in UK & USA

Immigration from UK to NZ has a range of enticements, including fairer taxation and lower property prices.

Read Capital Gains Tax from the NZ Herald by clicking on the link

If you are thinking of emigrating , then this article is worth a read.

Have Australia and New Zealand been spared the worst of the global recession? Increased interest in immigration to these countries has shown a surge of enquiries according to Hays Recruitment and most migration agents are seeing strong activity as 2009 progresses.

There are certainly regions and industries down under that seem to be little affected and what is more are looking ahead to the growth phase following recession with optimism. Raw materials abound in Australia and once manufacturing starts to grow again in Asia, the chain reaction of wealth creation will function tirelessly as all try to make up for lost time. Australia & New Zealand could well be the place to be in the second decade of the 21st Century.

Once again one stresses that increased demand for a limited number of immigration visas and fewer jobs available in Australia Canada & New Zealand will result in stiffening criteria being employed by immigration authorities. As always, procrastination is the biggest enemy of the would-be migrant.

Australian Immigration policies are constantly under review by the Australian government. Immigration whether it be to Australia, Canada or New Zealand is a very contentious political hot potato. Declining birth rates in developed countries mean that to avoid a shrinking population ...and economy...immigration of the right type of applicant becomes a very attractive solution. However,   some citizens...and that means voters... have a xenophobic view of things and see the admittance of highly skilled people as a threat to the status quo and so see immigration to Australia, Canada or New Zealand as a negative as they think their jobs might be affected.

It is a political tightrope and in times of world recession, immigration policies come under intense scrutiny and it is wise for would be migrants to recognise that their potential to emigrate is not a constant, but a window of opportunity. When their age, health and skills match immigration criteria, it is wise to stop procrastinating and act swiftly.

Australia Canada & New Zealand will I think align their immigration policy to specific skill shortages in specific regions of their countries and a more frequent referral to local demands of employers will be reflected in policy. For more information on changes to immigration policy see www.emigrating.tel

• Review your timing for emigrating
• Seek out a good migration agent to advise you
• Don't miss the boat through procrastination
• see www.emigrating.tel  or www.get-going.co.uk for up to date advice

This makes for uncomfortable reading....and might be a good reason to look to Australia & Canada press for their own assessments on their economies.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/liamhalligan/6089679/Britain-is-sleepwalking-towards-a-decade-of-economic-misery.html

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Well, England pulled it off ! A great victory at the Oval and they have deservedly won back the Ashes....and last week I was certain the Aussies had come good just as they had reached the home straight.

Poor Aussie team selection for the Oval helped England in their quest, but you can't deny the better team won through. Some gutsy performances and a good game plan has sent the Aussies into oblivion....however it is a young Aussie team and come December 2010, they will be more experienced and chomping at the bit for a home result. Something to aim for at least.

Now only a sore loser would suggest that the S African imports into the England side (Strauss, Pietersen, Prior and now Trott) are providing the Southern hemisphere influence that is so crucial to win the really big games !

Well done England......roll on December 2010 !

Australia is looking "Pretty" Damn Good !

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/fashionpicturegalleries/6050006/Seafolly-at-the-Sydney-Fashion-Festival.html

Good news for those travelling between New Zealand & Australia.

Click on the link below

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10591311

Greg Norman is unaware of the recession it seems. His US$103 Million settlement to his ex-wife seems mind boggling to us ordinary mortals - all because he could hit a little white ball better than most people of his generation!

Click Link Below...

http://www.smh.com.au/world/shark-ups-price-on-mansion-to-72m-20090813-ejeh.html

This UK Immigration article shows most immigrants from developed nations leave within 4 years of arrival - is it the weather in the UK that makes them go home?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10589255

Another turn in this long running saga. Is she really still alive after all this time one wonders?

Click on the Get Going Australia Immigration link below..

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10589043

At last a really interesting article in the NZ Herald !

I   can really get my teeth into this one. Australian husbands the worst according to a British researcher ! I have to wonder who has the bravery or foolishness to publish such a piece. There will be a mixture of reactions from support to condemnation and possibly the odd death threat !

What do you think?

Click on the link below and enjoy..

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10588706

Aussie Security Services & Police prevent mass suicide attack in Sydney.

Click below for details..

http://www.smh.com.au/national/open-gate-to-terrorists-20090804-e8oi.html

This is likely to receive justified questions on immigration policy in UK. To my knowledge, Australia Canada nor New Zealand immigration policy contains such criteria.

Is PC going too far once again?

Click on the link below..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5965963/Migrants-to-get-tips-on-claiming-benefits-on-path-to-citizenship.html

This  is a very popular show and makes one think of Jonathan Ross / Russell Brand in UK !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8181076.stm

Muffy the Mutt - if she could only write, she'd have a best seller on her paws!

Raise a Smile with Get Going Migration Agents..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1203187/Found-NINE-years-disappeared-Muffy-mongrel-dog-turns-1-200-miles-away-home.html

Today's article in the Sydney Morning Herald shows that despite the global recession, a number of employment opportunities exist for would-be immigrants. Our Jobfinder program helps Get Going Migration Agents clients to exploit local skill shortages. Contact us for further information..

Click on the link below for the story..

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/accountants-in-short-supply-survey-20090724-dvzx.html

The NZ economy is benefiting from the increase in net immigration and this is helpful for the housing market in particular. Job prospects are tough. Get Going Migration Agents always suggest clients appreciate the volatile nature of a migration policy so closely linked with job offers, far more so than Australian or Canadian policy. Of course New Zealand is a much smaller population and economy with the need for a "micro" touch to immigration issues.

It is more important than ever to plan your immigration carefully and with realistic expectations - with Get Going UK Ltd.   Migration Agents to guide you through a constantly evolving process.

Click on the link below

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10585848

Forest fires around British Columbia are becoming increasing widespread as hot dry summer conditions continue. I spoke with a Get Going Migration Agents client in Vancouver yesterday and she says it is a real worry for people living in forest areas.

Click Below for Link

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Fire+alert+issued+Metro+Vancouver+parks+forests/1813936/story.html

It's a fact, more & more clients of Get Going Migration Agents have considered Queensland to be one of their preferred destinations due to the quality of life and climatic appeal of the sunshine state.

And with holiday offers like this... no wonder..

Click below..

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/queensland-offers-1-holidays-in-new-tourism-push-20090720-dq0v.html

Australia Issues Travel Warnings for Indonesia

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Australia+issues+travel+warning+very+high+threat+terrorist+attack/1798401/story.html

Canadian Economy may see "explosion of growth" -  Sheryl King, chief economist and strategist at Merrill Lynch Canada.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/cent+burst+store+Canada+economy+says+analyst/1794355/story.html

Latest data shows increase in manufacturing orders in NZ

Click on link for more

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10584869

Interesting Immigration article today in Mail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199781/I-wont-cap-immigration-vows-Home-Secretary.html

As Get Going Ltd. Immigration Agents clients have been phoning asking for information about the Swine Flu situation in their destination countries, we will put links on our blog from time to time that may be of help. Clearly, the virus is spreading globally and will continue to be in the ascendancy for the next 12 months, with vaccine manufacture taking time to reach all affected areas - the developed world will likely be the first to receive these stocks and Australia, Canada, NZ & UK will be among them. Those emigrating can be assured that health standards are pretty similar in these countries and the response to the outbreak fully agreed and co-ordinated in Australia Canada & NZ, based upon WHO international protocols. Immigration precautions such as infra-red monitoring have proven ineffective and the virus, said to have mild consequences in most cases, is now regarded as unstoppable.

As this is a situation that is constantly changing and H1N1 Swine Flu has a range of different influencing factors, such as the Northern & Southern hemisphere seasons, we shall keep bloggers informed of any interesting developments.

Swine Flu Likely to have mild impact in Pacific - 15th July 2009

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/swine-flu-spreads-in-pacific-20090715-dlab.html

Australian Swine Flu Latest - 15th July 2009

http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/7B04352952B0C0FCCA2575F200125149/$File/H1N1%20Influenza%2012pm%2015%20July.pdf

Canadian Swine Flu Latest - 13th July 2009

http://hygimia69.blogspot.com/2009/07/canadian-press-swine-flu-vaccine.html

New Zealand Swine Flu Latest - 9th July 2009

http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/swine-flu/2580277/New-Zealand-swine-flu-deaths-rise-to-six

Although the weather is a tad wintry in Sydney, eyes of the locals are focusing very much on London over the next few days.

Those recently arrived immigrants (several being former Australian Immigration clients of Get Going Ltd.) whom have never been "down under" during an Ashes series are finding out just how seriously the locals take it. And England's performance last week was nothing to inspire the emigres with much hope for the coming weeks!

The spirit that the England squad had 4 years ago seems to have vanished.

After a questionable bit of gamesmanship in the first test, England are going into the second with the knowledge that they were delivered from a bashing in the press just by the skin of their teeth. Had they lost, the criticism of their performance in the match would have left them reeling.

Let's face it, the Aussies have worked out Pietersen and through aggressive and deadly accurate bowling have largely neutralised him as a major threat in this series.

In the bowling department, Johnson led the way and I think he can only get better on this tour. england seem to have no answer other than to look to Harmison, who is way past his "sell by"date.

Ricky Ponting came out of the blocks and answered Thomo's criticism of his captaincy with a stunning 150 and with batting of the calibre the Aussies put on in their innings, I hate to be a prophet of doom for the Poms, but I think Lords may turn out to be a tough outing for them !

Whatever, "down under" and in the UK, the next week will provide some great cricketing entertainment and no doubt deliver some answers for all.

Aussie Economy shows sprouts of recovery - much less of a dip than UK

Click link  above

Great time to buy your house in NZ!

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10584485

Another example of the Aussies hi-tec mindset.

Click on the link below.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8149043.stm

As in the Daily Mail 5th June 2009

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1190925/Hey-Poms-fancy-living-Adelaide-Australia-tries-lure-talented-Brits.html

Interesting Reading !

Aussie PM Kevin Rudd, fresh from making air hostesses cry, has today announced a massive project to deliver high speed broadband to Australians. In an attempt to redeem his tarnished image, he claims 25000 jobs will be created in the Government run program - many of course will be taken by immigrants who possess the skills and experience the Aussies need.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7986918.stm

A real opportunity for anyone considering migration to Australia in the near future. Watch this space !

Great Telegraph series - Australia certainly offers immigration adventures!

Link below

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/citybreaks/4973638/How-to-do-Australia-in-a-week.html

Australian Immigrant surprised by what went bump in the night in Canberra!

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5875004.ece

Australia Canada & New Zealand job markets have been affected far less than USA or UK so far. The geographical distance from the financial hubs of London and New York have been a blessing to   these economies. Though global demand for raw materials and commodities has fallen, the massive exposure to banking debt is limited.

Job markets are accordingly less pressurised than in UK or USA and skilled people will be required when the recessionary condition lift, so the cost of redundancy and re-hiring further down the line makes retaining staff now worthwhile.

Remember, current immigration policies reflect the needs for skills and importing them is both cheaper and quicker than developing them locally, so you are favoured in your destination country if you are successful in your immigration application!

Join us for our Immigration Expo at the Upper Mall, Drake's Circus, Plymouth on Saturday 14th March 2009 between 9am and   6pm ! - Right opposite Marks & Spencers !

Come along and find out more about the opportunities that may await you and your family in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Sue and the team will be on hand to answer your questions and book free 1 hour discussions at our offices in Ivybridge if you are seriously needing specific advice.

Drop by for a chat !

OK - got the inside track?

If not, call us asap !

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/4733671/Rush-to-apply-for-best-job-in-world-as-deadline-looms.html

Australian Immigration with Get Going UK- a great choice in 2009.

Australia's economy is proving more fortunate than the UK's. Without the same exposure to banking problems and being rich in raw materials, many pundits are sensing that a shallow recession will end later this year when US and European revival plans for infrastructure lead to increased demand for commodities.

With vast mineral deposits and relatively low debt, Australia will likely respond quickly to stimulus packages from the developed world, without needing to borrow the £ Billions that the UK is currently doing.

With UK citizens being saddled with massive debt for years to come and inevitably higher taxes, it is certain that levels of Immigration to Australia from the UK are to increase. Applications from all over the World will rise and the Australian Government may have to become more selective in who they allow in.

As always, it is better to apply for Australian Work Permits or Permanent Residence Visas sooner rather than later if you want to relocate to Australia.

A few days only have passed since the bushfires were the major item in every paper, on the web and all major TV networks around the globe.

The weakness of the news industry, is that it is a traveling circus, stopping only briefly at the scene of disaster or scandal, then moving on to the next pitch. Meanwhile, the ordinary people remaining when the big top leaves town, mop or clear up and try to rebuild their lives, all in the shadow of the momentary fame that shone upon their part of the world. They return to anonymity and nobody cares anymore.

The Australian press, like the SMH (http://www.smh.com.au/) still publish the follow up pieces, such as the arrest of Brendan Sokaluk on suspicion of arson, but the bright supernova of infamy is dulling toward red dwarf status within   literally a few days.

Back to the global financial crisis and submarines full of nuclear weapons colliding in the Atlantic - both news items that make thoughts of Australian Immigration seem like a really sensible idea !!

Australia Immigration Visa Demand likely to Increase with Global Recession

It will be interesting to see if the global recession leads to an increase in the number of applications for Australian work and immigration visas received by DIMIA in the months ahead. Certainly, here in Plymouth we are receiving a large spike in enquiries and my view is that this trend is probably going to continue as 2009 progresses...and more skeletons fall out of the closet from the UK banking sector !

The fires in Victoria have brought so much tragedy this week and we send our condolences to everybody who has suffered some sort of loss. If these fires have been set deliberately it is really sickening. The pictures in the papers of the rescued koalas were good to see.