MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | If you and your family are thinking of making the move Down Under, the Commonwealth Bank can help.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | According to the latest statistics, there were roughly 1.19 million UK-born expatriates living in Australia, making it the most popular country for British people who live abroad.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Complete step-by-step checklist guide for planning your move to Australia to live and work.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Breaches of Australia’s 457 foreign worker visa program have been so serious that legislative change will be needed, says immigration minister.

Claims of 457 visa rorts are just a desperate attempt by the Australian federal government to draw attention away from its border protection failures, the opposition says.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | It takes more than a good idea to successfully transfer abroad and put down roots in Australia.

The opposition have called for Foreign Minister Bob Carr to apologise to Margaret Thatcher’s family for saying the Baroness had made “unabashedly racist” remarks about Asian migration to Australia.

Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor says the skilled migrant visa system should not be the first option for firms to fill jobs.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian government has announced an intention to tighten controls on the 457 visa scheme for skilled workers, including a requirement for employers to show they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers.

Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott should conduct a more informed debate over the 457 visa program for skilled workers, migrant and business groups say.

Australia has introduced a new visa class, the Significant Investor Visa, allowing high net worth individuals to apply for a visa on the basis of investing $5 million in government determined compliant investments.

The Edith Cowan University of WA has released a comprehensive report that backs business claims of the need for more skilled migrant workers in Western Australia.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | With so many options from which to choose, it’s often tough to select a decent bank that will service all your financial needs. The Commonwealth Bank is such a bank, with an extensive network throughout Australia and an International Customer Services team in London to assist you, even before you leave.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | People go to a financial planner because keeping up with constant changes in Australian tax and superannuation legislation, understanding market movements and monitoring the performance of various investments can be a minefied.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Moving to a new country and buying a home there is a worthwhile experience, especially when you are talking about Australia.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Everyone needs a place in which to live, and finding a property in Australia comes with its own lingo, processes and challenges. In this article, we look at purchasing your own Australian home in which to live, as well as for investment purposes.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Insurance might be a grudge purchase, but it is a necessary evil and can potentially protect you from catastrophic financial losses. Australia has a well-developed home and personal insurance market, and as with banking, there are a range of choices to make.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Visa options for moving to Australia to live and work or to travel; including eligibility criteria.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Australia is in great need for skilled migrants to move there in order to maintain its rapidly growing economy, and as such there are many fantastic job opportunities for people like you.