Australia

Tension behind AUKUS Agreement

An historic U.S.-U.K.-Australia alliance military agreement, AUKUS, has recently taken a new turn. Two powerful U.S. lawmakers have proposed to the Joe Biden administration that selling nuclear submarines to Australia would help stretch the U.S. industrial base to “breaking point” and relieve pressure on the base. A strong alliance between the three countries would help …

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Government plans to receive 19,000 refugees next year

The Federal government is looking to give 19,000 Temporary Protection Visa and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Australia. This decision would be life changing for the current TPV and SHEV holders, bringing an end to years of anxiety and uncertainty. Questions still remain about the Government’s slow …

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Permanent Residency applications streamlined for NZ citizens

Medical Checks, income thresholds and health conditions are being waived for New Zealanders currently waiting on permanent residency through the subclass 189 Visa. In a move designed to clear the backlog of 11,500 applications, permanent residency can be acquired in about six months under the new federal plan. With permanent residency allowing New Zealand citizens …

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Being a good Bad Santa

Leave with a great gift and bragging rights, or receive silly and useless gifts. Bad Santa adds a new level of fun to the once-a-year Christmas season. When all the presents are gathered, guests choose a gift of their own at random. However, the best strategy is to ‘steal’ someone else’s better gift. Joel shares …

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