Following the global financial crisis, the world economy is in an unpleasant situation. There are people all over the world who are fighting poverty and financial uncertainty. Its possible that there will be several generations between now and the time when the world economy manages to recover. However, Australia is doing quite well and business is booming. There are definitely some skill shortages around the country, though, and that’s due to massive economic booms in the industries of Energy and Mining. If you are looking for a reason to move to Oz, there’s never been a better time than right now. Australia enjoys a temperate climate and a wonderful lifestyle. It also has a beautiful, clean and healthy environment. There is a wide range of educational opportunities and providers in the country. Australia has a high standard of living, and skilled workers have many job opportunities available to them.

Sydney, South Wales’ own capital, is probably the most well-known and easily recognized of all of Australia’s cities. It’s not the capital of the nation, as it is often mistaken for, though. The true capital lies elsewhere in the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra. In South Wales, you will find the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the world-famous Sydney Opera House. In the winter, the area offers skiing all year long, you can enjoy the beaches, surf, lakes and national parks. Everyone will find something they enjoy doing there. The southern parts of the state are significant for their farming and agricultural industries. There, you will find many wineries, farms and ranches. Many of the people there hold onto their old-fashioned values, and mining is still a significant industry in new South Wales’ outback.

For those who enjoy their weather mild, Queensland is perfect. There, you will find vast beaches, surf, the great outback, the Great Barrier Reef and plenty of job opportunities in the thriving mining industry. Queensland consistently ranks as one of the most popular places in the country for immigrants to move to. The capital of Queensland, Brisbane, is located near the southeast of the state. The weather is as mild as its gets right there. If you travel farther north, you will see the major cities of Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville and Caloundra. On the south end of the state is the Gold Coast. Wine and cheese lovers may prefer the temperate weather of Stanthorpe. For the more adventurous, Emerald and Mt. Isa are western mining towns. The major industries in Queensland are mining, tourism and agriculture. Queensland’s government actually sponsors many skilled migrants; while much of the state is open for employer nomination visas.