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Welcome to The Immigration Agency

Vision Statement

Over the decades Australia has welcomed many Irish migrants to its shores and this trend of migration continues to the present day. The Immigration Agency, located in Dublin, is owned and operated by Mege Dalton an Australian Lawyer and Migration Agent who has lived in Ireland since 2006 with her Irish husband, John.

It is her vision to provide excellent visa services to anyone based in Ireland who would like to emigrate to Australia. She is also passionate about helping Irish people to decide if applying for an Australian visa is right for them by providing an abundance of information and resources about the Australian immigration system.

Questions and discussion about issues relating to Australian immigration are encouraged on The Immigration Agency website.   The aim is provide a forum where people considering migration can share information or ask questions of a registered migration agent.  So do get involved, you never know who your contributions is going to help.

The Immigration Agency is committed to supporting the dissemination of up to date and relevant information to the Irish public regarding all aspects of immigration to Australia. It is also committed to supporting the registered migration agent community in Ireland and serving the needs of its clients who choose to be represented by the Immigration Agency.

Updates and Articles

Jobs in Western Australia

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Peter Collier, Western Australia’s State Training and Workforce Minister is so keen to get Irish workers to Western Australia he is going around the Australian Government to make it happen.   “I’m working with Ciaran Cannon and the Irish Government and we’re going to go around the Feds on this thing.” said Mr Collier.

He . . . → Read More: Jobs in Western Australia

The Role of Migration in Australia

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Speaking to CEDA, the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia,  Kruno Kukoc of the Department of Immigration outlined the role of migration in assisting Australian productivity and workforce participation.

“There is no doubt that the structural reforms of the past two decades have served Australia well and are a key reason why the country’s economic situation . . . → Read More: The Role of Migration in Australia

A Chance In A Lifetime – Thrifty Are Hiring

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Thrifty Northern Territory and The Kimberley are recruiting Irish workers. They have a fleet of over a thousand vehicles.

Some of the positions they are looking to fill include:

Rental car office personnel Managers Panel beaters Motor mechanics

Thrifty will sponsor workers on the Regional sponsored mgiration scheme visa for permanet residency. It . . . → Read More: A Chance In A Lifetime – Thrifty Are Hiring

Australian Finance Penny Wong On Economy

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ShareJune 17 — Australian Finance Minister Penny Wong talks about the country’s economy and federal budget. Wong also discusses Australia’s planned tax on mining and carbon emissions, and Reserve Bank of Australia salaries. She speaks from Sydney with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television’s “First Up.”

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Australian Market Strong In The Long Term

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With a 1.2 percent contraction in Gross domestic product (GDP) and a loss of 80,000 full-time positions in the past two months there are fears that the Australian economy may be weakening. But closer examination of the data reveals long term strength.

GDP fell by 1.2 percent in the first three months of the . . . → Read More: Australian Market Strong In The Long Term

Australian Immigration Increase in New Budget

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The new Australian budget was anounced by Treasurer Wayne Swan in Canbera last week. The focus of the budget is on tackling regional Australia’s labour shortages by increasing skilled migration and spending on skills training.

Mr Swan said the budget presented a once-in-a-career opportunity to “convert a mining boom into an opportunity boom,” by . . . → Read More: Australian Immigration Increase in New Budget

Australia Visa Quota For Skilled Migrants Increased

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An unprecedented 16,000 skilled migration visas have been allocated for regional Australia for next year.

Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan announced, as part of the new budget, a 60 percent increase in skilled migrant intakes under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.

Under the Scheme employers can sponsor a skilled migrant on the condition that they . . . → Read More: Australia Visa Quota For Skilled Migrants Increased

Australian Market Set to Become Broadband World Leader

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Leading UN telecommunications official, Hamadoun Toure believes the development of Australia’s national broadband network will boost economic growth and take Australia to the top of global rankings when it comes to broadband.

”The way I see it here, Australia has undertaken the largest infrastructure project ever,” he said. ”Three to five years from now, . . . → Read More: Australian Market Set to Become Broadband World Leader

Australia Following China’s Lead In Clean Energy

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gilard visted China last week and while there had high level talks with President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao. What is emerging is the size of China’s commitment to clean energy and its goals of reducing the intensity of its carbon pollution.

China has pledged to reduce carbon pollution . . . → Read More: Australia Following China’s Lead In Clean Energy