Australia voted favorite nation in global poll
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10:51 03/08/2005
Australia , followed by Canada , topped a worldwide survey of the world's favourite nations. One thousand people in 10 nations were asked to rank countries on a series of criteria, ranging across...
New Zealand's anti-immigration party launches campaign
12:42 01/08/2005
The anti immigration party New Zealand First has launched its election campaign across the country for the upcoming elections on 17 September. The party could be a key player in the next parliament,...
Canada issues warning to gay travelers
19:40 29/07/2005
The Canadian government issued a warning to gay travelers following the refusal of some governments, including the US, to recognize Canadian same-sex marriages and in the aftermath of the executions...
US government considers immigration reform legislation
18:58 28/07/2005
Two of the United States Senate's most important politicians have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass immigration reform legislation. Their Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act (SAOIA...
New Zealand attracting young female immigrants
14:23 27/07/2005
Women of "marriageable age" are moving to New Zealand at rates of up to one-third higher than men. A new study has found that New Zealand has a higher ratio of women to men in the peak childbearing...
Australia taking higher numbers of skilled immigrants
9:21 27/07/2005
The number of Australia's skilled workers has increased by almost 78,000 in the past year in an effort to solve the country's skills shortage. This is the largest intake of skilled migrants since the...
