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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.
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“This was always headed for disaster. I had intended to fly from Queensland to oppose the proposal which was based on spurious arguments relating to other non-comparable organisations across the world. Whoever wrote that should be sacked” wrote Peter Tully, who asserts that, “The board should resign so that fresh blood can be injected into the MIA.”
All this embarrassing and damaging publicity which forced the back-flip are scars that are going to remain and begs the question: has the current board lost its credibility with the members to such an extent that they should now consider inviting new faces with fresh ideas to steer the MIA henceforth.
The publicity drummed up by the Migration Alliance and the selfless efforts of many members who offered to personally attend the EGM and act as proxies for those who couldn’t was effectively a revolt. No one was going to let the Board sneak in such a major change through an EGM announced on such short notice. And to save itself from the embarrassment of a romp at the EGM, the Board has made a tactical retreat to rescind the motion and cancel the EGM.
The MIA now needs to appoint a CEO to get its house in order and prevent the National Board from making a mockery of the organisation again.
“The decision not to appoint an independent, professional CEO after the departure of Maureen Horder has led to what is in effect an anomaly that is a President acting through a former member of staff, namely Kevin Lane” notes Liana Allan. This cannot continue. At least, now the current MIA board should know where it stands with its members. And yes, we told you so.
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.
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Today is the Freaky Friday 13th migration agent networking event in Sydney. This is what I am wearing. If you have not got your outfit ready then quickly go and buy a mask or costume. See you there.
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.
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