New Zealand top source of immigrants to Australia

[Swoop]

From the Harold.

"More Kiwis are hopping across to Australia than any other nationality, according to the latest statistics. Photo / Reuters
New Zealand is now the number one source of immigrants to Australia.

In an announcement that is sure to spark more debate on the brain drain from New Zealand, Australia announced overnight that New Zealand has overtaken Britain as the largest source country for permanent migrants to Australia.

Departmental statistics released by Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews show arrivals from New Zealand reached 23,906 last year, up from 19,033 the previous year.

The number of UK migrants remained steady at 23,223 during 2006-07.

Together, New Zealand and the UK accounted for one third of all settler arrivals.

According to Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews, the number of UK migrants remained steady at 23,223 in 2006-07.

"Together, New Zealand and the United Kingdom accounted for 33.6 per cent of all settler arrivals.

"Our migration programme is focused on skilled migration to ensure that new arrivals can join the work force and integrate quickly into Australian society.

Mr Andrews said his government feels that it is "essential new migrants bring skills to contribute to the work force and a commitment to integrate into the community."

The next largest source countries were India, China and the Philippines, with the number of migrants from each country increasing last year compared with 2005-06."


With foreign qualifications NOT being recognised here, the amount of "kiwis" legging it to Oz is not surprising. Fully qualified doctors who have to work as nursing aides, etc; no wonder so many are doing the time to get citizenship - then legging it to earn good wages over the ditch.

Australia. If you would like to utilize the skills of a bunch of no-hopers to carry water into the outback (or other mindless tasks you might like to set them to), we keep them in a round building in Wellington. Take as many as you want!

[tri boy]

Good luck to those that give it a go.
Statistic's can be a bit misleading, but in general I think its just the start of another cycle of NZ/Aus work/travel/better one self movement.
I did it through the 80's. Enjoyed all that Aus had to offer. Was a good citizen to their nation, and enjoyed the fruits of my labour.
Hopefully some will return with a wealth of experience and some spending ability.
As for NZ immigration.....still working through the pros and cons on that one.
Building a positive Kiwi outlook is one of my wishes that hopefully a government will work towards.

[peasea]

Good luck to those that give it a go.
Statistic's can be a bit misleading, but in general I think its just the start of another cycle of NZ/Aus work/travel/better one self movement.
I did it through the 80's. Enjoyed all that Aus had to offer. Was a good citizen to their nation, and enjoyed the fruits of my labour.
Hopefully some will return with a wealth of experience and some spending ability.
As for NZ immigration.....still working through the pros and cons on that one.
Building a positive Kiwi outlook is one of my wishes that hopefully a government will work towards.

That last sentence said a whole bunch!

[Finn]

And these are just the ones leaving for Australia! Oh but it's such a beautiful country. Last one to leave, let the cat out.