Britons Leaving Australia?

On January 12, 2012, in Immigration & Living Abroad, by Boyana

A great number of Britons are leaving Australia recently, but the same activity is seen among the Australians who live in the United Kingdom– they are returning home as well.

The strong bound between Australiaand theU.K.has been a well-known fact for many years now. As a result, thousands of Britons have immigrated toAustralia, and a huge number of Australians have been coming to the U.K. Recently, however, both sides are massively returning back to their home countries. What could be the reasons for this phenomenon?

Britons in Australia

Britons are attracted mainly by the weather inAustralia– many dream of an outdoor life, sunny days, barbeque …

Work-Life Balance Worsening

On August 3, 2010, in News, by admin

Instead of improving, the work life of more than two million Australians is worsening, according to the latest Work and Life Index 2010.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions says that the increased pressure at work is reflecting on people’s personal lives as their families are suffering for it.

“It’s getting harder, not easier for working people and this is having a negative effect on children … and the whole community,” Ged Kearney, the ACTU president, said.

The report, which analyses a survey from March of 2800 workers who answered questions related to work-life balance and their use of leave, shows that more full-time …