Migrating to Australia

Migrating to Australia, immigration rules and the Australian lifestyle

Where can I find out about Australia’s immigration rules? What about visas and the practicalities of relocating? Where can I find out about life in Australia and an Australian climate map? If you’re considering relocating to Australia from the UK, US or indeed anywhere else in the world, you probably have lots of questions. Allow the team at Oreion to point you in the right direction and give you some advice about living in Australia.

Australia’s immigration rules and visas
There are various visas available for people who want to live and work in Australia, including visas for employer sponsored workers, professionals and other skilled migrants and business people. For a complete rundown of all the visa options and Australia’s immigration rules, we recommend visiting the Department of Immigration & Citizenship website, where you’ll find full details on all the options.

However, it’s worth noting that many of the people we assist in finding a job in Australia receive relocation and migration assistance from their new employers. This takes away a lot of the hassle and, often, the financial burden of migrating to Australia. Employers usually engage the services of a migration agent who will oversee the visa and migration process, so you don’t have to worry about navigating Australia’s immigration rules.

Living in Australia
It’s easy to get bogged down in Australia’s immigration rules, but it’s important to remember why so many thousands of people migrate to the ‘lucky country’ every year. Australia’s healthy economy, booming resources sector and stunning natural beauty provide a quality of life that’s arguably the best in the world. Whether you’re into sunshine and beaches, cosmopolitan cities or rolling countryside, you’ll find myriad lifestyles and career options across Australia.

To help you understand the benefits of life in Australia’s states and state capitals, we’ve put together dedicated state pages. Explore our site to find out more about living in Western Australia (WA), including living in Perth and living and working in the Pilbara, as well as living in Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

You can also find lots of useful information about living in Australia on the Department of Immigration & Citizenship website. You’ll find details covering education, health, housing, recreation and working in Australia, including information about taxation and social security.

Finding a new home in Australia
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Australia, there are a number of options for researching and finding properties across the country. Take a look at realestate.com.au and domain.com.au to look for everything from houses, apartments and land, through to commercial property sales. You’ll also find a wealth of information about Australia’s real estate market, including a host of reports and industry insights.

Tax and finances
You’ll find a mindboggling array of online resources for people migrating to Australia. Some are better than others, but one website that we recommend is exfin.com, which is full of information about tax and financial issues. Financial planning. Investing. Legal advice. Mortgages. Superannuation. Insurance. It is packed with useful resources.

For answers to all of your tax questions, visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Our Australian climate map and commodity map
Australia is blessed with a wonderful diversity of natural landscapes and climates. Once again, there’s something for everyone, so take a look at our Australian climate map to learn about climates and seasons across Australia. Similarly, if you’d like to locate Australia’s major mining, oil/gas, construction and engineering project hotspots, take a look at our Australian commodity map.

Explore our site for more information about our international recruitment consultancy in Australia. Meet our personnel recruitment consultants in Perth, Western Australia, and discover more about the career advice we offer candidates, whether you’re already living and working in Australia or in the process of finding out about migration and Australia’s immigration rules.