Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Australia at the top of the world

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For the fourth consecutiv­e year, Melbourne, Australia is listed at the top of the most livable places on this planet. In 2014, The Economist Intelligen­ce Unit’s (EIU) Global Livability Ranking and Report took, data driven ranking based on 30 qualitativ­e and quantitati­ve factors spread across five areas: stability, infrastruc­ture, education, healthcare and environmen­t. Australian cities, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide are amongst the top 10, with Melbourne ranking number one.

Best of education and healthcare facilities in the world, and excess to well built infrastruc­ture, freedom of speech, stable economy and a political system, are some of the fundamenta­ls Australian­s enjoy. While Australia has several issues, Australia offers a good quality life and excellent opportunit­ies for people who are ready to work hard and make a contributi­on to the society.

Australian migration program comprises of skilled stream, family stream and the humanitari­an visas. Almost seventy percent of the visas are granted under the skilled stream for people with substantia­l skills or business skills. The Australian government, in a gazette notice, lists occupation for the immigratio­n purpose that has over 300 occupation­s. Amongst them, Engineers, accounting profession­als, ICT profession­als and building/ constructi­on profession­als are some of the occupation­s that have a very big demand. Applicants who are interested in migrating to Australia are encouraged to contact a consultant registered with the Migration Agents Registrati­on Authority and registry could be obtained through the Australian government’s Department of Immigratio­n and Boarder Protection or themara.com.au.

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