Published Monday, 02 June, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Queensland lures English and Scottish skilled migrants in UK roadshow
Queensland is telling skilled UK migrants that they can improve both their employment and lifestyle opportunities in Australia, according to Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle.
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the governments of South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria and the Federal Department of Immigration and Citizenship, are hitting the road in the UK today to entice the locals to come to Australia.
The Australian migration information roadshows visited Glasgow yesterday and head to Manchester today.
Minister Boyle said Trade Queensland would be promoting Queensland, on behalf of Migration and Skills Recruitment Queensland.
She said the participating states were working together to present a unified front and provide intending migrants with individual overviews of each of the State’s unique features, benefits and migration opportunities.
“The fact is Queensland has the strongest economic growth of all Australian states, our industries are going gang-busters, and we are fairing very well in comparison to the other states, amid the global credit crunch,” Ms Boyle said.
“On top of that, I’d say that we have a great climate, the most dynamic and innovative industries and the largest infrastructure investment of any state.
“And don’t forget our beautiful regions – they really are the jewel in Queensland’s crown
“From the vast open plains and endless blue sky in Queensland’s west, through to the reef and the rainforests of the north, and of course our strong industrial and employment centres in central Queensland.
“My message to these future Australians on behalf of all the States is simple, come and see Australia with your own eyes – you’ll fall in love, like we have, and you simply won’t be able to resist our fantastic employment and lifestyle opportunities.
“The secret is well and truly out of the bag – Australia, and in particular Queensland, is the place to be.”
2 June 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 025 326) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the governments of South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria and the Federal Department of Immigration and Citizenship, are hitting the road in the UK today to entice the locals to come to Australia.
The Australian migration information roadshows visited Glasgow yesterday and head to Manchester today.
Minister Boyle said Trade Queensland would be promoting Queensland, on behalf of Migration and Skills Recruitment Queensland.
She said the participating states were working together to present a unified front and provide intending migrants with individual overviews of each of the State’s unique features, benefits and migration opportunities.
“The fact is Queensland has the strongest economic growth of all Australian states, our industries are going gang-busters, and we are fairing very well in comparison to the other states, amid the global credit crunch,” Ms Boyle said.
“On top of that, I’d say that we have a great climate, the most dynamic and innovative industries and the largest infrastructure investment of any state.
“And don’t forget our beautiful regions – they really are the jewel in Queensland’s crown
“From the vast open plains and endless blue sky in Queensland’s west, through to the reef and the rainforests of the north, and of course our strong industrial and employment centres in central Queensland.
“My message to these future Australians on behalf of all the States is simple, come and see Australia with your own eyes – you’ll fall in love, like we have, and you simply won’t be able to resist our fantastic employment and lifestyle opportunities.
“The secret is well and truly out of the bag – Australia, and in particular Queensland, is the place to be.”
2 June 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Marcus Taylor (3225 1005 / 0419 025 326) or Kirstie Maier (3224 2007 / 0448 135 195)