Concessions to give New Zealanders quicker access to permanent residency are contributing to high migration levels.
Already a subscriber?An influx of New Zealanders has brought the number of Kiwis living in Australia to more than 700,000 for the first time, undermining government efforts to lower migration.
Migration expert Abul Rizvi said flows of New Zealanders into Australia made the federal government’s plan to halve net overseas migration from its recent peak within two years unlikely. Half of Australia’s net migration is derived from the flow of international students, with the rest made up of bridging visas, temporary skilled migrants, refugees, protection visas and graduates.
from $710 to $1600 from the beginning of this month, making them by far the most expensive in the world.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buy now, pay later company Laybuy placed into receivership in Australia and New Zealand7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Ruthless New Zealand heap more misery on Australia in women’s rugby Test routBlack Ferns score 10 tries to beat the Wallaroos 62-0 in Brisbane and extend their stunning winning streak over their trans-Tasman rivals
Read more »
Australia to strike new funding deal with Papua New Guinea to manage transferred asylum seekersExclusive: Government regulations reveal Australia will provide ‘further capability support and funding’ to PNG but dollar figure is confidential
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation bump; Julian Assange returns to AustraliaFollow today’s national news headlines with our live blog.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation bump; Julian Assange returns to AustraliaFollow today’s national news headlines with our live blog.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation bump; Julian Assange returns to AustraliaFollow today’s national news headlines with our live blog.
Read more »