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I am often asked about Australian superanuation by business visa clients so I thought I would feature this excellent article by Alena Miles, a technical analyst at Zurich.

“The transitory nature of employment in today’s global society means that an increasing number of advisers are dealing with non-resident clients. This article examines contributions and . . . → Read More: Superanuation for Australian Business Visa Migrants

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Last October the Federal Government decided to invest $9 million into Tourism Australia’s 2009/10 budget which will be spent on overseas marketing, such as the campaign currently being led by ‘Best Job in the World’ winner Ben Southall for Tourism Queensland.

This year the federal government plans a $20 million tourism marketing campaign . . . → Read More: Federal Government Backs Australian Tourism Industry

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On Australia Day the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans said, ‘Australia has been enriched by the cultures of people from more than 200 countries who have chosen to call Australia home. I am certain our new citizens will continue this tradition.’

He was referring to the 16 000+ people who became . . . → Read More: Australian Prime Minister Confers Citizenship on Australian Day

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In Sydney, the residents carry a unique laid-back lifestyle that seamlessly meshes with the distinctive high style, ultra-modern, & eco-friendly surroundings. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed with the business pressures of the ‘big city’, it might be time to consider migration to a big city without all the stress.  Home to the largest natural . . . → Read More: Sydney Review

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Roger Federer broke the hearts of millions of Australians when he said his family had nearly migrated to the Australia when he was in his early teens.

In an interview after demolishing the Spaniard, Albert Montanes, 6-3 6-4 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena last Saturday, Federer said his parents had discussed moving to Australia . . . → Read More: Roger Federer – the Australian Business Visa That Got Away

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TODAY is a special day for Sienna Marais.

Not only will the three-year-old become an Australian citizen in a ceremony in Maitland, New South Wales, but she gets the chance to sing the words of the national anthem that she has been practising at home, and wave a flag acquired for the occasion.

Sienna . . . → Read More: Big Smiles from Australian Business Visa Children

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“Construction activity will be very buoyant in 2010, ensuring solid activity levels for firms in building material, construction and engineering sectors,” said Craig James, an economist at the Commonwealth Bank.

Approvals to build new homes in Australia jumped a surprisingly strong 5.9 percent in November, further evidence of a construction boom that will increasingly . . . → Read More: Construction Business Booming in Australia

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Coopers Brewery of South Australia has withstood the impact of the Global Financial Crisis and high malt prices to continue its growth in sales and profits during the 2009 financial year.

The company’s turnover for 2008-09 increased 5% to $169 million, compared with $161 million in 2007-08, while after tax profit rose to $20.3 . . . → Read More: Australian Brewing Business Success

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In the run up to Australia day next Tuesday I thought I would feature this excellent article by Tim Harcourt, chief economist with the Australian Trade Commission and the author of The Airport Economist, about the history of Australian business.

“Australia Day is a great day for celebration.  It is also about community, about . . . → Read More: Australian Business Visa History

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A new type of business visa is being called for by business leaders in South Australia to help entrepreneurs migrate to the region and bring new investment.

They want entrepreneurs to be assessed on practical experience gained in their business area. The Member for the Port Lincoln-based seat of Flinders, Liz Penfold, says more . . . → Read More: New Business Visa Category Proposed for South Australia