Australian government cuts immigration program
The Rudd Government will cut the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program by 14 per cent to protect local jobs while ensuring employers can access skilled professionals in industries still experiencing skills shortages. more ...

Citizenship Test to be revised by August 09 - Pass mark raised to 75 percent
The federal government has announced that a revised Australian Citizenship Test will be ready by August 2009. The changes will include increasing the pass mark from 60 to 75 percent and shifting the test's focus to democratic beliefs, rights and liberties and law. more ...

Citizenship test review to be released
The federal government will release a review of the controversial citizenship test within weeks according to The Age. more ...

Celebrating Australian Citizenship Day 2008
More than 1600 people will become Australian citizens today as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations around the nation. more ...

Independent committee to review citizenship test
An independent committee of seven eminent Australians will review the citizenship test, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced today. more ...