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About Sunset Coast Australian Migration About Australia Personal Profile  Sunset Coast Australian Migration provides information and application assistance to people wishing to work or live in Australia. If you are planning a trip to Australia, whether it be to immigrate,
for business or for a holiday, you will need to have the correct Australian
visa. This is where we can help.   Perth
enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia.
Its warm sunny climate, clear blue skies and beautiful beaches are making
it an increasingly popular destination with tourists.Statistics about Australia Capital: Canberra, located in the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Land Mass: At 7,617,930 square km, Australia is the world's 6th largest country States and Territories: Australia has 6 states and 2 territories, the population of each as well as their capital cities are shown below : New South Wales: 6.5 million - Sydney Victoria: 4.8 million - Melbourne Queensland: 3.6 million - Brisbane South Australia: 1.5 million - Adelaide Western Australia: 1.9 million - Perth Tasmania: 470,000 - Hobart Northern Territory: 196,000 - Darwin ACT (Australian Capital Territory): 312,000 - Canberra Main Cities: Australia's largest cities are: 1. Sydney ( 4.6 million ) 2. Melbourne ( 3.2 million ) 3. Brisbane ( 1.5 million ) 4. Perth ( 1.2 million ) 5. Adelaide (1.1 million) 6. Canberra (304,000) 7. Hobart (193,500) Climate: The island continent of Australia features a wide range of climatic zones, from the tropical regions of the north, through the arid expanses of the interior, to the temperate regions of the south. Widely known as 'The Dry Continent', the land mass is relatively arid, with 80% having a median rainfall less than 600 mm per year and 50% less than 300 mm (the average is 450 mm). Seasonal fluctuations can be large, with temperatures ranging from above 50 degrees C to well below zero. However, extreme minimum temperatures are not as low as those recorded in other continents, due to Australia's relatively low latitude, the lack of high mountains to induce orographic cooling (which is in the order of -0.6 degrees C/100 m increase in elevation) and because of the large expanse of relatively warm surrounding oceans. The climate here can vary greatly but we aren't generally subject to extremes of weather due to a lack of physical features and the remote location in proportion to other land masses. Our climate ranges from tropical (monsoonal) in the north to temperate in the south. About 40 percent of Australia is in the tropical region and essentially has only two seasons, a hot wet season and a warm dry season. More than two thirds of Australia is covered by desert which accounts for most of the population settling on the more temperate coastal areas. Time Zones: Australia has three time zones. The easternmost, in Newfoundland, is eleven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The other time zones are the South Australia, and farthest west, in Western Australia, which is eight hours ahead of GMT. National Emblem: The golden wattle, Acacia pycnantha Benth, was proclaimed the official national floral emblem in August 1988. Currency: The Australian dollar is divided into 100 cents. View the latest exchange rates Political System: Australia is federal state with a democratic parliament. The Parliament of Australia, in Canberra, consists of the Lower House and the Upper House or Senate. On average, members of Parliament are elected every three years. Urban and Rural Population: Most of Australia's population is concentrated in two widely separated coastal regions. By far the largest of these, in terms of area and population, lies in the south-east and east. The smaller of the two regions is in the south-west of the continent. In both coastal regions the population is concentrated in urban centres, particularly the State and Territory capital cities. Half the area of the continent contains only 0.3% of the population, and the most densely populated 1% of the continent contains 84% of the population. Living Standards: Australians generally enjoy a high standard of living on par with that of most major cities of Europe and the U.S. An informality and pioneering spirit strikes some people as being somewhat like the Americans while our social and economic preoccupations and attitude seem more like the British. Like it or not, we have our own distinctive style and culture. Health Care and Social Security: All Australians enjoy free access to health care, with the exception of dental services. Most people over 65 and social aid recipients receive the majority of their prescription drugs free of charge. Australia's extensive social security network include old age pension, family allowance, unemployment insurance and welfare. Languages: English is the official language of Australia, and Australia's federal institutions must reflect this. However, many Australians have a mother tongue other than English (Italian, Greek, Yugoslav, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian & South Asian languages). Aboriginal Peoples: In the last 20 years, changing social attitudes, political developments, improved statistical coverage, and a broader definition of Indigenous origin have all contributed to the increased likelihood of people identifying as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. This is reflected in the large increases in the number of people who are identified as Indigenous in each Census, increases in excess of those which can be attributed to natural increase in the Indigenous population. If there is no future change in Indigenous identification, the Indigenous population is projected to be 469,000 in 2006. On the other hand, if the change in propensity to identify as Indigenous between the 1991 and 1996 Censuses continues then the Indigenous population is projected to reach 649,000 in 2006 - an increase of over 50% over the 1996 estimate. Immigration Policy: Australia opened its doors to immigration from all over the world in the early 20th century. In 1971, the multicultural policy of the Government of Australia was adopted, reflecting the multicultural character of Australia. Education: The educational system varies from state to state and includes seven years of elementary school (1-7), three years of secondary school (8-10), two years of high school (11-12), and three or four years at the university undergraduate level. Schooling is compulsory for students in most states and territories until the age of fifteen. Although students are able to leave at that time, most students do not leave until they complete their Year 10 qualification, with many students continuing on to complete their Year 12 studies. The Australian Education System is divided broadly into five areas: · Preschool · Primary School · Secondary/High School/Secondary Colleges · Career and Vocational Training · University or other tertiary institutions Sports: The most popular sports in Australia include swimming, cricket, Aussie Rules football, tennis, basketball and golf. Aussie football, hockey, cricket, tennis and basketball are the favorite spectator sports. Australia are world-leaders in swimming events. Popular sports and physical activities: In 1998-99 participation by adults in activities organised by clubs or associations was highest in aerobics/fitness, golf, tennis, netball and lawn bowls. However when non-organised participation is included, the activities which attracted the most participants were walking (3.1 million people), swimming (2.1 million), aerobics/fitness (1.5 million), golf (1.3 million) and tennis (1.1 million). For men, the most popular activities were golf and walking; for women, walking and swimming had the most participants. The most popular sports or physical activities varied with age. In the 18-24 year age group, swimming had the most participants (406,600), followed by aerobics/fitness (383,300) and walking (354,300). For people aged 45 years and over, walking (1,443,700) and swimming (579,000) had the most participants, followed closely by golf (558,400). Main Natural Resources: Australia's principal natural resources are iron ore, oil (petroleum), gold, coal, uranium, along with wheat and dairy products. 
 Lawrie Markham Mr Markham is a Migration Agent registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority, and a current member of the Migration Institute of Australia. Mr Markham is also a professional national Accountant, being a member of the National Institute of Accountants. Mr Markham brings to SCA Miagration an extensive experience in the administration and financial accounting fields, from the mining, manufacturing and transport industries. Mr Markham has also traveled widely throughout Australia and is familiar with the Australian culture, employment opportunities and lifestyle in general. As a registered migration agent, Mr Markham is fully conversant with all the requirements and criteria you will need to gain a successful visa application. Mr Markham can offer you professional management of your application, as Australia's immigration legislation is both complex and constantly changing. Through Sunset Coast Australian Migration, I can guide you through the complex process by managing your application in a professional and effective manner. Working with Sunset Coast Australian Migration can save you considerable
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