Australia’s migration system is going through an overhaul, but what will it mean for those of us hoping to make the move Down Under? Words Jane Riley

In September last year, the Australian government introduced the first in a series of changes to its migration policy in a bid to attract the “best and brightest” migrants and help control Australia’s rapidly rising population. So what are the changes and how may they impact on anyone thinking of making the move Down Under?

The points system used to assess migrants has been tightened; English language requirements have increased – you now need a higher level of English than before; the number of owner/business investor visas being approved has been capped; and references are being more thoroughly checked.

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