Australian Immigration Daily News

In terms of finances, British migrants moving from the UK to Australia can now benefit from the best exchange rates on GBP/AUD since 2009.

Towards the end of last week The Pound edged just over $2, or the from an Australian point of view the Dollar dropped to 0.4990.

The main reason for this being the release of Australian unemployment data which was announced yesterday and against predictions hit 6.2% - which is a 12 year high.

The following message has been sent out to all MIA members:

The Board of the MIA has today passed the following motion:

"That the Board rescinds the motion that it had proposed to be considered by Members at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 18 February 2015 and the Board therefore cancels that Extraordinary General Meeting.

Migration Alliance is in receipt of the following information:

Please find attached the ACT Occupation List, effective 10 February 2015.  Our website www.canberrayourfuture.com.au has been updated.

Applications submitted by 10/02/15 will be assessed against the October 2014 Occupation List.

Recently RMAs are reporting having received letters from the ATO which ask them to amend their tax returns. Migration Alliance is in receipt of emails from RMAs such as the following:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings!!!

As I have understood MA has been always there to help/guide the Migration Agents with any difficulties they come across time to time.

Recently lot of RMAs' has received notice to amend the tax returns from ATO. I was wondering if it has come to your notice and if there was any useful tips to handle the situation. Your support in this matter will be highly appreciated. Thanks for your cooperation. "

Migration Alliance believes that this is an ATO scattergun approach with business owners who are also RMAs.  If you have any concerns please speak with your accountant.  If you have nothing to amend then please have your accountant write back to the ATO advising them of 'no amendments'.   Please seek advice from your accountant.

Migration Alliance is hosting a networking event to allow you to 'unlock the power of positive and proactive networking'. All attendees will receive a copy of The Professional Migration Agent: Best Practices for Registered Migration Agents. This is a new and inspirational e-book dedicated to the migration agent profession by the founder of Migration Alliance, Liana Allan.

Come and have some fun with your colleagues. Join in the trivia quiz on unlucky superstitions.

When: Friday 13th February 2015

Where: The Angel Hotel, 125 Pitt St Sydney

What time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

What to wear: Something black or freaky

Cost: $50 per head for canapés and drinks

Proposed menu: 

- spiced lamb samosa
- tomato, black olive and basil crostini (v)
- mexican prawn and lime salad on corn chips (gf)
- vegetarian spring roll (v)
- green pea and mint risotto balls (v)
- tandoori chicken drummer and cucumber raita (gf)
- pumpkin and goats cheese ravioli with fresh tomato and parmesan (v)
* (v) - vegetarian (gf) - gluten free

Places are limited so get in early and pay now to secure your place at this premium networking event.

To register, please download the registration form below and return toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there.