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New migration reforms announced
The Rudd Government has put in place major reforms affecting Australia’s permanent skilled migration program. The reforms are aimed at ensuring that the skilled migration program is more responsive to the needs of industry and employers [...]
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Zero tariff on sheepmeat and wheat exports to the Philippines
Trade Minister Simon Crean announced yesterday the commencement of Australia’s largest free trade agreement, the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). The historic agreement will span 12 economies with over 600 million people and a combined GDP of $3.1 trillion [...]
Every local can blog
As publisher of emanila group of websites, I take pride in re-opening the blogs site. I believe it is an opportunity for us to provide a platform where everyone can be heard, where everyone can share their thoughts, and where everyone can express their views. The re-opening of The Filipino Australian Blogs site this weekend is even made more significant as it coincides with Australia Day [...]
North Shore group supports microfinance projects
A forum on microfinancing in the Philippines was held last 2 January at the All Saint’s Parish Centre, Liverpool sponsored by the VAA Inc. and PCC-NSW [...]
A Philippine resource centre at last
Australia’s first dedicated Filipino cultural arts display, library, and meeting place will open soon at the Philippine Centre on Wentworth Avenue in the city of Sydney. The resource centre will comprise an extensive book collection on Philippine culture and arts, including the works of the Philippines’ national hero Dr Jose Rizal [...]
Australia wins its biggest anti-spamming case
The Federal Court in Brisbane today imposed $6.5 million dollars in penalties against two additional respondents in an SMS spamming case. The companies were identified by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as Jobspy Pty Ltd and Scott Mark Moles with $4 million and $2.5 million in penalties, respectively [...]
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