1. Australia is a nation founded on immigration. Of the 20.6 million Australians, the vast majority are descendents of nineteenth and twentieth century European settlers, mainly from the UK and Ireland. The country’s population has quadrupled since the end of World War I, due to the introduction of an ambitious immigration program still in operation today.

2. Australia has a prosperous, western-style economy, with a GDP per capita estimated at US$32,900, slightly higher than that of the UK.

3. Despite the country’s healthy economy, a shortage of skilled workers is a major problem which Australia is currently addressing through its aggressive migration programme. Jobs abound for skilled tradespeople and investors and the opportunity so become part of Australia and enjoy its unparalleled lifestyle is wide open to anyone who possesses the required skills or business knowledge.

4. Tradespeople in Australia can earn substantial wages. In some areas of Australia, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and mechanics can earn up to AU$1,200 per day. Tradesmen and women routinely receive $2000 a week on contract work, and this in not just a passing phase.

5. Australia’s de-regulated economy makes it an ideal country for business investment. The country also benefits from substantial natural resources and technical strength and a tax system that competes with all other western economies.

6. Housing is of an affordable, high standard compared to other countries, and the quality of schools, hospitals and public transport reflect the exceptional quality of life that Australians enjoy.

7. The landscape of Australia is stunning and highly varied. Ranging from the lush rainforests of Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory to Sydney’s Blue Mountains, from the vast outback to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has diverse scenery that attracts thousands of tourists and residents alike every year.

8. English is the national language and is spoken at home by 80% of the population. Virtually all of those who do not speak it at home are bilingual, so communication with others is never a problem.

9. Australians are sport-obsessed and love living an outdoor lifestyle. Major sports in Australia include the country’s national sports of cricket, rugby union, rugby league and Australian rules football, as well as hockey, netball, soccer and fishing.

10. Despite all that goes on in Australia, the lifestyle is in fact extremely relaxed and laid back. Even business meetings are generally informal, with ties very seldom being worn. Class boundaries do not exist is the same ways that they do in countries such as the UK, and a sense of everyone contributing to society in their own way prevails.