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With so much economic and political news bombarding us all, especially in the most recent few months, we thought we'd clarify what's been going on for all our friends at Poms In Oz as we head towards the end of our year ~ Here's the round up: https://www.moneycorp.com/en-au/news-hub/aud-update-as-we-head-towards-the-end-of-the-year/
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The Reserve Bank confirms another AUD base rate cut; The new NZ Cabinet is officially assembled; The UK "unprepared for the changes coming" and; The citizens of North America finally go to vote. That Was The Week That Was. https://www.moneycorp.com/en-au/news-hub/weekly-brief-06-november-2020/
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An understandably volatile week in Currency predicted.
Susan from Moneycorp posted a topic in Money & Finance
With the U.S. Election, plus the Tuesday statement on Australian interest rates due from the Reserve Bank and ongoing Brexit discussion announcements from the UK, the market is expected to be understandably volatile this week. We suggest that anyone looking to reach a specific rate leave an order with your FX specialist so that, if there are sudden moves, you don't miss the opportunity to buy or sell your currency. GBP/AUD currently trading at 1.8420 - market currently seeing the emphasis to the upside with the next resistance at 1.8500 AUD/USD currently trading at 0.7008 - market seeing the trend to the downside with the next support at 0.6970, then 0.6900 Our team will be on-hand 24/7 for our Poms In Oz members - in Australian time on our Sydney office number from 8am: 0414 838586 and, after 7.00pm (AEDT) on 02 8228 1490. -
With less than a month to go until the U.S. Election, we look at what may be in store for the currency markets: www.moneycorp.com/en-au/news-hub/can-trump-win-again/
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India, the most populous democracy on the planet, is about to hold elections that will seat a new parliament and prime minister. It will be the largest democratic event in history. India's election commission is charged with what has been called the world's largest event management exercise, making sure that democracy doesn't falter in the vastness of the numbers. About 15,000 candidates from 500 political parties are vying for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, or lower house of Parliament. Those candidates are expected to spend about $5 billion on campaigning. That's second only to the most expensive U.S. presidential campaign -- $7 billion in 2012. Parliamentary elections in India are held every five years, unless the government is dissolved before that. This year will be India's 16th election since independence in 1947. The voting begins Monday and the numbers are mind-blowing. http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/04/world/infographic-india-by-the-numbers/
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......who would get your vote? I've kept the results private for those that wouldn't prefer to disclose who they vote for. Personally, If I was back in the UK I'd be home in Scotland. So I'd vote SNP. This isn't necessarily a vote for independence, just at the moment they seem to be the only UK party actually going out and representing the interest of their constituants. I've been reading lately how the UK could be heading back into another recession. Apparently it's to do with "external influences". Though most probably it's to do with these draconian austerity measures. Even though the Tories have known for a while their plan isn't working, they seem determined to let the UK run into the ground for the sake of their ideology. Anyway, just my opinion. No doubt with it being CTF. They'll be someone along in a minute out to prove me wrong. :laugh:
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Morning All Have been listening to the news this morning and heard that it could be another coalition Government, just wondered what thoughts people had about what would be the best outcome for us migrants? I was thinking it would be good if the current Government won as hopefully the SMP's could then soon be released as was their intention before the election was called. Thanks Gemma
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Well since alot of us can't vote i thought it might be fun to run a one day poll on election day to see who we'd bring into power :cool: So fellow poms (and non poms that frequent the forum) cast your vote.
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The day has finally arrived. I havent got a clue who I should be backing or hoping to win. Abbott wants to cut immigration whereas we all know the changes that labor have made have delayed loads of visa applicants. So , Im asking the question who do we think would be best suited to get the Job of sorting out the migration policy so that its FAIR and also serves a purpose to a proseprous Australia. Who do we need to win so that those people in the pipeline are given a fair go. Personally its not happening under Labor what the the proposed cap and cease or retrospective plans. Any ideas fellow PIOs as things are getting close. Cheers and lets hope we all get the news we want offshore or onshore applicants I wish you all well Shane
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Anyone here know the exact date when final election result comes out? so big impact and uncertainty posed on the immigration policies by the governing party to be on stage.
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Hi there, Firstly my appoligies if this is posted elsewhere, but this is my first post. If anyone could help me with my question i would be really gratefull. My partner has been offered a job in perth and has submitted his 457 visa around 2 weeks ago. We have since been told though that with the up ad coming election all visa will be put on hold untill after the election has taken place. I understand that the current prime minster only has powers in a caretaker capacity and therefore cannot sign off any major changes, but i dont understand how that effects our visa as we are not waiting for confirmation on any lists or plans etc. If any one can clear this for me i might be able to sleep a little better tonight.
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Cartoon by Nicholson in The Australian 23 July 2010 re. Immigration debate and politicians "dog whistling" or playing the "race card". In recent weeks many, especially business and human rights groups, have complained about too much negativity and misinformation about immigration, population, refugees etc. Politicians have to be careful that while endeavouring to capture short term votes, they are not alienating their future constituencies.....
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Caretaker period leading up to the Federal election On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be conducted on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role. Guidance on caretaker conventions is available from Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website. See: Guidelines and Procedures
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Australia will have a federal election on August 21.
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Election Announced - Comparison of Gillard's & Abbott's Immigration Polices
Guest posted a topic in Visa Chat
Hi all With the Australian Federal election having been called today, I thought it might be interesting to compare the parties' recent comments about immigration policy. To access the full document, please click on the highlighted links below. Best regards Susan _________________________________________ THE GILLARD GOVERNMENT Extract from presentation by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, at the Population Australia 2050 Summit, 28 June 2010. · We are moving from the ‘Australia needs skills’ to ‘Skills Australia needs’ approach · A program that is shaped by employers' needs rather than by the desire of prospective migrants to come to Australia. · We are also reviewing our migrant selection process. · We are reviewing the Points Test scheme to ensure that it is not heavily distorted towards a handful of occupations—a problem that has been addressed through our recent changes to Skilled Occupations List. · But there is still further work to be done. We need to ensure that our points test enables us to select highly innovative and well trained migrants to ensure we have a solid human capital base for Australia's longer term prosperity. · My department is contemplating a new migrant selection model. · Under this model, prospective immigrants will be invited to lodge an expression of interest to emigrate to Australia, and will be selected for migration as and when the need arises. · Australia's net migration levels should be driven by permanent migration not temporary. · Thanks to recent reform measures, it is expected that the net overseas migration figure will return to a sustainable long-term average THE ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT: Extract from Coalition Policy Directions Paper · The primary purpose of a nation’s migration programme is economic, namely to supplement natural increase to create critical market mass in the domestic economy and service the skills needs of a growing economy. · The migration programme run by the Coalition will once again have the primary focus on providing skilled migration on both a permanent and temporary basis and supporting the viability of rural and regional communities around Australia. · Key features of the Coalition policy will include: reinstatement of a genuine critical skills list designed to reflect genuine occupational skills needs of industry liberalisation of arrangements for temporary business visas (457s)subject to clear standards, to make them more accessible to business, especially small businesses, and business in regional areas, with proven skills shortage needs ensuring at least two thirds of our permanent intake is for skills migration encouraging settlement on either a temporary or permanent basis in regional and rural areas. · Further details of the Coalition skilled and regional migration policies will be contained in the Coalition immigration and citizenship policy. -
Here we go Julia Gillard announced the election on 21st August 2010 Gillard seeks mandate at Australian federal election on August 21 | The Australian
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21st august announced as a election date but now question is if liberals win (unlikely) then new immigration minister will come so is it gonna make any difference for us or atleast put cap and cease bill on hold ?
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Election Announced - Comparison of Gillard's & Abbott's Immigration Polices
Guest posted a topic in Visa Chat
Hi all With the Australian Federal election having been called today, I thought it might be interesting to compare the parties' recent comments about immigration policy. To access the full document, please click on the highlighted links below. Best regards Susan _________________________________________ THE GILLARD GOVERNMENT Extract from presentation by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, at the Population Australia 2050 Summit, 28 June 2010. · We are moving from the ‘Australia needs skills’ to ‘Skills Australia needs’ approach · A program that is shaped by employers' needs rather than by the desire of prospective migrants to come to Australia. · We are also reviewing our migrant selection process. · We are reviewing the Points Test scheme to ensure that it is not heavily distorted towards a handful of occupations—a problem that has been addressed through our recent changes to Skilled Occupations List. · But there is still further work to be done. We need to ensure that our points test enables us to select highly innovative and well trained migrants to ensure we have a solid human capital base for Australia's longer term prosperity. · My department is contemplating a new migrant selection model. · Under this model, prospective immigrants will be invited to lodge an expression of interest to emigrate to Australia, and will be selected for migration as and when the need arises. · Australia's net migration levels should be driven by permanent migration not temporary. · Thanks to recent reform measures, it is expected that the net overseas migration figure will return to a sustainable long-term average THE ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT: Extract from Coalition Policy Directions Paper · The primary purpose of a nation’s migration programme is economic, namely to supplement natural increase to create critical market mass in the domestic economy and service the skills needs of a growing economy. · The migration programme run by the Coalition will once again have the primary focus on providing skilled migration on both a permanent and temporary basis and supporting the viability of rural and regional communities around Australia. · Key features of the Coalition policy will include: reinstatement of a genuine critical skills list designed to reflect genuine occupational skills needs of industry liberalisation of arrangements for temporary business visas (457s)subject to clear standards, to make them more accessible to business, especially small businesses, and business in regional areas, with proven skills shortage needs ensuring at least two thirds of our permanent intake is for skills migration encouraging settlement on either a temporary or permanent basis in regional and rural areas. · Further details of the Coalition skilled and regional migration policies will be contained in the Coalition immigration and citizenship policy. -
hello, I'm an Australian journalist covering the local reaction to the upcoming UK election. Are you guys excited? Going to throw a paerty, get up early and watch it on cable TV or the internet? Did you vote - or have any problems voting? Any contributions welcome. Thanks
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Dear All, My wife and I are voting by post for the first time since moving to Australia. We've registered with our home councils and have been told that the voting forms will be sent out on 27th April. With the time it takes to get post back and forth to Australia from Blighty, I really don't think our forms will arrive back in time for the election. To those that have voted via post before, did you find it a problem? We were a little naive when we registered and thought the councils would send postal votes out quite early to make sure they arrived back on time. With hindsight we should have registered to via proxy, next time. Sorry to ramble, but just thought I'd ask :smile: Cheers, Andy
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With the election called for 6th May, tonight sees the first ever live television debate between the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat party leaders.
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If you are a Brit and you want to vote in the forthcoming General Election the go to this website to download the application forms. About My Vote, produced by The Electoral Commission You need to get on with it as you have to register by 20th April and post can take a week!
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Election Day May 6th, Gordon has just dissolved Parliament!
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When is next election in Australia?I wish the labur partyand Chris Evans will be UNEMPLOYED!!:notworthy:
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Hi All I must say that until today, I've never really followed Australian news and politics. Now I'm agog to find out what impact people think the new Labor Government will have. Cheers Gill
