Maureen Said:

Easiest Career Choice To Start From Scratch In For Permanent Residency To Australia?

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It's very difficult to answer your question about the 'easiest' career choice for obtaining Permanent Residence as there are soon going to be some very major changes to occupations, points and pathways to PR and nothing has yet been announced. Right now, the easiest choice would be some of the trade occupations that are on the MODL such as hairdresser, baker or cook, but the dogs are barking that those will be removed from the MODL and that it will become harder to get PR.
Check out the following ASRI list as it includes points, job descriptions and required qualifications and see if there is something there that appeals.
http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/a-z.htm#a

As I've said before, the rules are changing, but you seem to have missed the point that currently, all 100 point visas are either relative or state government sponsored. It's not '120 points for permanent and 100 points for temporary'. The type of temporary visa determines the conditions for the grant of a permanent visa with some being location related and others relating to the employer and/or occupation. Under current rules, once you have your permanent visa, you can work in any occupation and it needn't be related to the one you originally nominated - that may change in the future.

The time taken for a visa grant depends mostly on your occupation. If it isn't on the Critical Skills List (CSL), then right now, you would be looking at 3+ years.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-s… (current visa processing priorities)

The only faster visas for non-CSL occupations are those with employer sponsorship and they take only a few weeks or months but you still need qualifications and experience in an occupation on the SOL. Employer sponsorship isn't a way around the occupation and skills requirements and it must be formal sponsorship (not simply a job offer) which is very time consuming and expensive for employers.

You will be asked about funds when you apply for your Working Holiday visa, but they don't actually check until you arrive in Australia.

Anthony Said:

Bracken turns to spin to revive Test career?

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WoW!1..This has really surprised me,Bracken has a full timepossy in ODI's and 20/20,why would he want to stuff up his position in those teams to get a test spot?.Goes to show you how desperate he is to re-gain a test spot though.I am disapointed,i really like his pace bowling.Oh well each to their own,good luck to him i hope he does well.

Roland Said:

is phil jaques test career over for australia?

We Answered:

even i 1st thought u meant phil hughes, den i found out it is jaques not hughes.No his career is not over
he didnt play well in South Africa, scored zero and went home as soon as Ponting's stomach improved. Trips to Malaysia and New Zealand also brought more green and gold caps without much satisfaction, and he hasn't appeared in coloured clothes since before the World Cup.he is still a good player,30 yrs of age so he MAY have a slim chance to make it to the squad.BUT HE SHOULD STAY FIT!

Claudia Said:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA. . WHAT TYPE OF VISA DO I NEED. I'm Doing my MBA IN HR AND VISIT IN 2011?

We Answered:

this is a very useful link for MBA programs
http://www.yabloog.com/mba.html

Adam Said:

test pilot career companies?

We Answered:

I don't see why you need to fib about being a RAAF pilot.

Basically, any major aerospace company that designs and/or produces aircraft is going to have a need for expert pilots. There's not much of that in Australia. You're going to need potentially decades of flying experience (usually in the military) and most likely a very extensive and relevant education.

Aim for 25 meter targets first. Work on actually getting into the Air Force or doing an Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering degree in the first place before you go about planning a career only a very elite few get into.

Nicholas Said:

Clark's Test Career Over?

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Looks like the injury is the final nail in the coffin for Clark. After the Ashes defeat Clark seems to be the fall-guy and the forgotten man. It seems to be also forgotten that Clark bowled Australia to victory in the 4th Test and was the most economical (but ineffective) bowler in the Final Test of The Ashes.

Australia have to look towards the next Ashes series though. Clark will be 35 at this time. I think his time has passed, time is catching up with him a little, and he has lost that extra bit of zip that made him the fearful bowler that he was in 2006. He was a fantastic bowler though and if there hadn't had been a certain Glenn McGrath in the Aussie team Clark may have played 50 extra Tests.

Who else is there:
Australia could look into the ODI side and find:

Dirk Nannes- http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conten…
Nannes is 33 years old, but he's impressed in the IPL with his raw pace. He can swing the ball too and his First Class record is decent

Nathan Bracken-http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conten…
We all know Bracks qualities. Accurate, swings the ball, has a great change of pace, but can he cut it at Test level?

Shaun Tait- http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conten…
Yep the unreliable but dangerous Shaun Tait. On his day he can rip through any batting line-up

The more unknown:
Ben Laughlin- http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conten…
Lauglin looks to be a predominantly Limited overs player, but he has impressed for Queensland and the selectors may notice his natural talent

Brett Geeves-http://www.cricinfo.com/australia/conten…
The young Tasmainian has accuracy without being all out pace. Could be a reliable bowler