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More Australians are working two jobs now than at any time since statistics began being kept 27 years ago, latest quarterly figures show.

Forestry worker scheme will build on the existing Pacific worker schemes in an effort to ease critical labour shortages in the sector.

ACTU warns that the data doesn’t show how many Aussies are having to juggle multiple insecure jobs to make ends meet.

Business body welcomes decision to allow international students to work more hours and a new visa subclass enabling other workers to stay longer.

From November 2019, two new visa routes will open up to work in Australia.

Labor says the situation needs to end where about four in five temporary skilled worker visas are given for occupations for which there aren’t local shortages.

There's an ambitious new plan to bring more foreign workers into Australia's wild north (think Crocodile Dundee country), but there are a few requirements.

27 years without a recession, Australia is the 2nd wealthiest nation in terms of wealth per adult after Switzerland and is estimated to have the world’s 13th highest GDP and the 11th highest GDP per capita. It has earned it's reputation as 'the lucky country'.

Australia calls itself the 'Lucky Country' with good reason. If you are thinking of making the move Down Under you should definitely take a look at the latest list of skilled occupations the country is seeking.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: To end exploitation in Australia, we need to have a zero tolerance to exploitation, rather than a zero tolerance to breaches of visas by migrants.

Australia is a land of genuine opportunity, and there are chances that are begging to be taken by highly-motivated immigrants.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The changes to the skilled migrant visa system will do very little to stop unscrupulous employers from exploiting the two new visas to replace local Australian workers with foreign workers, says one academic.

Prime minister and immigration minister confirm plans to end one of the most popular and controversial visas for skilled migrants to work in Australia.

Treasurer Scott Morrison says so-called 'backpacker tax' negotiations will be finalised "this week".

Service Works Global (SWG) leading provider of Integrated Workplace Management Solutions is expanding its Australian operation and is looking for experienced personnel for a variety of positions.

Poll finds overwhelming favour for freedom to live and work between ‘like-minded’ nations.

Three quarters of UK-based IT professionals surveyed, says they'd take the opportunity to leave the UK if they got the chance.

If you like your open spaces and raw, natural scenery, you have come to the right place.

Three quarters of the British population and 40% of Australians agree that their jobs are at risk of being lost to robots. We list the top 10 jobs in danger.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, or are looking to take your career in another direction, it’s interesting to consider which Aussie jobs are in high demand.

Allegations of backpacker exploitation being investigated by Australian government.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Complete step-by-step checklist guide for planning your move to Australia to live and work.

Research reveals the most dangerous occupations in Australia.

Where is best to live, work, be seen and find a date? Australia is doing pretty well in all departments.

Public holidays are costing the economy in more way than one says a new report, particularly in Canberra.

The Australian Department of Immigration will be tightening the screws of the 457 temporary work visas as TAFE Sydney defends allegations it paid visa agents with funds due to train Australians.

The development of Australia's population and society relies heavily on migration, as statistic show.

While Australians are limited from immigrating to the UK by European Union restrictions, UK nurses wanting to work in Australia say that they, in turn, are stuck in new Australian bureaucratic mud.

This month has seen some notable changes to the Australian General Skilled Migration programme. Have a look to see how your profession could be affected.

In an attempt to address the urgent skill shortage of chefs, bricklayers, stone masons, social workers, locksmiths and tilers the Australian Federal Government have done away with the previously required employer sponsored visas for these professions.

A survey conducted by Hydrogen Recruitment shows that business executives place Sydney just after London and New York as best places to work.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The job hunting process can be very stressful and you need to be focused in your search. Here are our top 10 tips to finding work in Australia.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | For Europeans, the allure of Oz means better work opportunities and a more balanced lifestyle. Cristina Neagu, a Romanian living in the UK, is planning on joining her British partner in Australia this year. She explains their decision to relocate.

Top tips for job-seekers, helping you take the next steps towards securing the job you want back in Australia - from hunting down the perfect job through to how to perform in interviews.

IT remains one of the most in-demand and fast-paced employment sectors on the planet, and Australia is no exception

As well as being blessed with a whole heap of minerals, Australia does alright for itself in terms of oil and gas production as well.

Australia's reputation as the "lucky country" comes from prosperity linked to its abundance of natural resources, a boom that continues to drive the economy.

Even a brief visit to Australia is enough to teach you that Aussies love eating, and love eating out.

Engineers work in a huge variety of sectors, and there is much variation in the job specifics

Road transport is the main method of moving goods around the vast continent of Australia.

Sales reps may hover somewhere just above politicians and the media in the court of public opinion, but they play a crucial role in the development and success of any business.

Demand for skilled tradespeople remains high in Australia, as is the trend in many western countries.

Nursing remains one of the most in-demand job sectors in Australia.

Australia remains one of the major hubs for business and finance for the Asia-Pacific region.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Australia is in great need for skilled migrants to move there in order to maintain its rapidly growing economy, and as such there are many fantastic job opportunities for people like you.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | What you need to consider when updating your CV to give you the best chance of finding that great job in Australia.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Starting a business in Australia can be challenging, but following these steps can help you smooth out the process.