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05/31/11 10:06 PM

#141704 RE: StephanieVanbryce #141660

Would be a great experience for many, for sure, and while the opportunity exists,
some should go for it .. here is some info if you know anyone who might use it ..

Thousands of jobs for unskilled in WA
Andrew Burrell .. The Australian
April 23, 2010 12:00AM

TENS of thousands of tradespeople, semi-skilled workers and labourers can expect to find jobs
in Western Australia's resources industry in the next decade, according to an independent study. .. more ..
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/thousands-of-jobs-for-unskilled-in-wa/story-e6frg8zx-1225857171540

Australia's Work and Holiday Visa
Work and Travel Your way Around Australia for up to Twelve Months
Australia Working Holiday Visa
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It was only a couple years ago that US citizens were not able to travel and work in Australia very easily. Now, Americans
who fit the requirements can work their way around Australia for up to 12 months with just one easy visa. Last year, Australia
granted 200,000 visas to young backpackers to work their way around the country and this year they will do the same.

For US citizens, this magical Visa is called a Work and Holiday Visa,
not to be confused with the Working Holiday Visa, which most other countries use. .. more ..
http://www.traveldroppings.com/articles/work-and-holiday-visa-australia.php

Australian Work and Holiday Visa for Americans

The working holiday visa agreement between Australia and the United States of America came into effect on 31 October
2007. The Australian Work and Holiday visa for American citizens is designed to encourage cultural exchange and closer ties
between the US and Australia and to allow young people to supplement their travel with temporary employment. .. continued ..
http://www.jobaroo.com/australia-united-states-work-holiday-visa.html

The high dollar of course, the floods and cyclones have affected the economy with the last
quarter contraction the worst in 20 years, manufacturing has taken a hit, of course, but the
mining boom will be on for years unless China implodes, most unlikely any time real soon.