The magic of Melbourne is a draw for emigrating Brits.
Times are hard in the UK so is it any little wonder that British immigration to Australian shores remains as popular as ever?
Exchange brokers Currency UK recently surveyed 1,029 Britons and found, unsurprisingly, that three quarters of Britons would emigrate abroad, with Australia being named as the most popular place to emigrate to.
Reasons given for dreams of immigration in Australia include the uncertainty of a hung Parliament in the UK, the economy, the high unemployment rate and cuts in public sector jobs and the weather in the UK. Some of those thinking of emigrating to Australia simply wanted a change in their lives and a more laidback lifestyle.
The prospects are certainly sunnier in Australia. Down Under the economy is strong having weathered the global recession storm. Unemployment is low and there are still certain skill shortages in Australia where, if you have the right occupational skills, your chances of getting an Australian visa are high. Check to see if your occupation is on Australia’s Skilled Occupations List.
The Australians are a friendly bunch who spend a lot of time outdoors because of the beautiful weather. Children develop an affinity with nature and have the kind of traditional childhoods that they are sometimes denied back in the UK.
But Australia is not without its own problems. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently resigned and was replaced by Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. A date for the general election is expected anytime soon and top of the political agenda is Australia’s immigration policy.
But the grass is always greener and this time those Brits who take a gamble might just turn out to be right. So if you dream of emigrating to Australia and want to find out how to make that dream a reality, look at our living in Australia guide and join our friendly community to find out more!
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