Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just signed a trade deal with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in what he says “marks a new dawn in the UK’s relationship with Australia”. This historic deal promises to eliminate tariffs on all goods between the two countries, meaning British products will be cheaper to sell into Australia and vice-versa.
Lots of people want to move to Australia, but Australia doesn’t always want lots of people! However, do not despair. If you have a skilled occupation, you could be in luck. There are currently over two hundred jobs on the Skilled Occupation List, from healthcare professionals to designers, and the list is always changing.
Before my big move Down Under, I dreamt of a beautiful, sun-kissed country with a laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle. I fully expected to wear a cork hat, drink cans of Fosters and put shrimps on the barbie.
What does the Australia lifestyle offer? Many of us are moving Down Under for a more outdoorsy, sporty and relaxed weekend life. More “me time”. Rosie Pariser found that life in Australia gave her the chance to squeeze every pleasure out of her weekends!
You’ve got the perfect plot of land, so how do you go about getting your home-of-a-lifetime not only designed, but approved by the authorities too? We’re going to meet some architects…
