Australia 2011 - Start Planning Now

Your future starts here. Visa applications for permanent residence into Australia are now taking up to 3 years. Thousands of applicants from all over the globe are want to experience first hand the lifestyle and experiences of living in what is often referred to as “God’s Country”.

Australian immigration legislation is dynamic. Internal affairs and extrinsic factors affecting Australia, such as the world recession, are reasons why there are continuous amendments and sometimes radical changes to Australian migration law. The MAPSA 3 in 1 Assessment factors in all these changes and therefore at the time of assessment you will be provided with an up-to-date analysis of the likelihood of the outcome of your visa application, based on the information provided, should you decide to proceed. MAPSA encourages you to make a decision on your future. If you’ve been pondering about migrating to Australia and have done little or nothing up to now, then start planning now. As a first step click here and take the first step. It’s time to call Australia home!

Australia -The place to be!

Australians enjoy an easy, outdoor lifestyle. Beautiful beaches and a favourable climate ensures that fishing, boating and beach holidays are everyday events.

In cities such as Perth, stunning executive homes line the crisp coastline only 10 minutes from the city centre. There are many opportunities to buy a quality home or build the home of your dreams.

Quality education in universities in Australia’s major cities, and primary and secondary colleges are conveniently situated. 

Travel throughout Australia is easy and Australians enjoy four-wheel driving and excellent hotels and campsites when visiting the beautiful gorges, waterfalls, wineries or the many spectacular sights that Australia has to offer.

Sport, too, whether watching or participating, is a part of the easy way of life and enjoyed by much of Australia’s population.

Australia's great outdoor lifestyle, its beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and safe suburban living conditions all add up to make it one of the most highly desirable countries for immigrants. Start planning now and you could be calling Australia home in 2011!

7 Aussie States and the Australian Capital Territory

WESTERN AUSTRALIA – The Wildflower State

• The largest state in Australia, occupying approximately one third of the continent
• 10% of Australia’s population reside in Western Australia
• The capital city is Perth, with a population of 1,600,000
• The state emblem is the Black Swan and the floral emblem is the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
• Climate – long hot summers and mild cool winters
• Home to one of the largest reefs in the world, the Ningaloo Reef
• Renowned for the world famous beach, Monkey Mia, where friendly dolphins are found visiting and interacting with people
• Australia’s finest wines are found at Margaret Rivers Wineries
• The north west contains the world’s largest mineral wealth and iron deposits
• The state produces 70% of Australia’s gold, as well as significant exports of salt, nickel, tantalum and numerous other metal 

QUEENSLAND – The Sunshine State

• The second largest state in Australia
• Covers approximately 25% of Australia
• The capital city is Brisbane
• It is Australia’s fastest growing state with a population of 3,800,000 people
• Climate – temperatures vary from hot and humid in the far north to cool in the south east
• Home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. It is the world’s largest coral reef system and encompasses 2,900 reefs and over 900 islands.
• The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the world largest marine protected area in the world, and contains the planets most complex ecosystem

VICTORIA – The Garden State 

• The second smallest state in Australia
• The capital city is Melbourne
• Climate – warm dry summers and cool to mild, wet winters
• A famous parade of fairy penguins can be found at Philips Islands at dusk
• Melbourne is reputed for being Australia’s cultural and sporting capital. It has over 101 football fields and cricket pitches which are found in inner Melbourne
• The state produces 13% of all the earth’s manufactured dairy produce 

NEW SOUTH WALES – The Premier State 

• Covers approximately 10.4% of Australia
• The capital city is Sydney
• It is Australia’s most populated state
• Climate – long summers and short mild winters
• Home to Australia’s highest mountain range, Snowy Mountains which contain Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko
• Sydney is reputed for the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the world’s greatest seaport
• Sydney Harbour is considered to be the world’s most beautiful natural harbour
• Sydney Opera House is one of the worlds famous performing arts centre and one of the most unique buildings constructed
• 9 of the 16 National Rugby League (NRL) Teams are from this state 

NORTHERN TERRITORY – The Territory

• Covers approximately one sixth of Australia
• The capital city is Darwin, the least populated capital in Australia
• 1% of Australia’s population reside in Northern Territory
• Home to the world’s largest rock formation, Uluru (Ayers Rock), 348m high and 9.4 km round
• The site of Australia’s last major goldrush which took place in the 1930’s can be found at Tennant Creek
• Encompasses the national parks Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta, which boast over 5000 year old Aboriginal culture and diverse flora and fauna

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY – The Capital 

• It is the nations center of government and politics
• The state was formed for the sole purpose of creating Australia’s capital, Canberra with its own territory
• Home to the Parliament House
• 55% of the state is forested
• Canberra is reputed for its manmade lake, Lake Burley-Griffin
• Home to Jervis Bay which is reputed to have the worlds clearest waters and whitest sands

TASMANIA – The Apple Isle 

• The smallest state in Australia
• It is an island state separated by a body of water called the Bass Strait
• The capital city is Hobart
• Climate – temperate with snow in the mountains during winter
• The state boasts the world’s cleanest air and purest rainwater
• Port Arthur contains the most complete ruins of a convict settlement
• Australia’s deepest natural freshwater and deepest caves are found in this state
• Only home of the Tasmanian Devil
• Although the west coast of Tasmania is one of the wettest places in the world, Hobart is the second driest capital city in Australia