Record figures for Australia tourism
(11/04/2008)
A recent report has shown that 2007 was a record year for tourist coming to Australia, with 5.6 million travellers visiting the country. The success is a testament to both the appeal of Australia and the efficiency of the Australian tourist visa scheme.more...
Australian tourist visas for World Youth Day
(11/04/2008)
With as many as 500,000 attendees expected to travel to Australia for the Catholic Church's World Youth Day, travellers are encouraged to apply for their Australian tourist visas sooner rather than later.more...
Australian backpacker market rebounds
(10/08/2007)
Recent reports reveal a record number of backpackers received Australian working holiday visas, indicating the market is as strong as ever.more...
Backpacker 'billions' boost Australian tourism
(07/03/2007)
Backpackers holidaying and working in Australia put nearly $3bn into the economy last year, according to the latest research into international visitors.
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Top Australian tourist attraction expanding
(02/03/2007)
One of Australia's top tourist attractions is to be expanded to help realise the dream of the late Steve Irwin. more...
Birthday honour for Sydney Harbour Bridge
(15/02/2007)
One of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, will celebrate its 75th birthday next month by closing for the day. more...
Australia and Germany extend working holiday deal
(13/02/2007)
Young Germans will be able to keep on enjoying a working holiday in Australia with a reciprocal agreement between the two countries due to be renewed in Berlin this week. more...
Tourists staying longer, spending more
(12/02/2007)
Visitors to Australia are staying longer and spending more according to a poll conducted by the Australian Tourism Export Council.more...
Australia still tops for British working holiday makers
(01/02/2007)
The number of British backpackers choosing Australia for their working holiday dipped slightly last year but the Brits are still the single largest group of travellers to Australia. more...
Ashes boost for Australian tourism
(19/01/2007)
Aussies have another reason to celebrate the Ashes whitewash over England as the series helped boost the number of UK tourists visiting Australia for a summer holiday.more...
Irwins to keep on promoting Australia
(19/01/2007)
The widow of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Terri, has accepted an invitation to become a tourism ambassador for Australia.
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Australia launches 457 work visa enquiry
(11/12/2006)
The Australian Government has launched an enquiry into the 457 Work Visa amidst claims the system is being abused by employers. more...
