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AUSTRALIA<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Australia consists of 6 states<\/strong> and 10 federal territories (<\/strong> 3 internal territories and 7 external territories).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 states and their capitals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. New South Wales (NSW), including <\/strong>Lord Howe Island <\/em> \u2013 Sydney<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Victoria (VIC)<\/strong> \u2013 Melbourne<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Queensland (QLD)<\/strong> \u2013 Brisbane<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. South Australia (SA)<\/strong> \u2013 Adelaide<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Western Australia (WA)<\/strong> \u2013 Perth<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Tasmania (TAS), including <\/strong> Macquarie Island<\/em> \u2013Hobart<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    3 Internal Territories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Australian Capital Territory<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Jervis Bay Territory ( di wilayah NSW).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Northern Territory<\/em>
      (all of which are located on the Australian mainland);<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      7 external territories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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      1. Ashmore and Cartier Islands<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Australian Antarctic Territory<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Christmas Island<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Cocos (Keeling) Islands<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Coral Sea Islands<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Heard Island and McDonald Islands<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Norfolk Island<\/em>
        (all of which are offshore dependency territories).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Each state and internal territory (exception Jervis Bay Territory<\/em>) has has its own independent executive, legislative, and judicial system,<\/strong> whereas the other territories only hold local government<\/strong> under the supervision of the Federal Department. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australia's population as of March 31, 2025, is 27,536,874 people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What are the benefits of becoming an Australian citizen or permanent resident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        What are the Australian Permanent Resident Programs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. A family-stream permanent visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. A work-stream permanent visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. A business or investor-stream permanent visa<\/em>
          Other Options:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Retirement visa pathway<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Former resident visa<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Global talent visa (subclass 858)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Refugee and humanitarian visas<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Source:<\/strong> https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/permanent-resident\/visa-options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What are the Benefits of Australian Permanent Residency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Freedom to work and live<\/strong> in Australia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Lower tuition fees at Australian universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Access to free education<\/strong> through public schools in Australia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Access to healthcare facilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ability to reinstate your Permanent Residency if it expires.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Privileges for investing in Australian property:<\/strong>\n
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            • Access to a wider range of home loans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Government First Home Owner Grant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cost savings from the 7% surcharge purchasing duty<\/em> on property prices typically charged to foreign buyers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cost savings on Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              AUSTRALIA SKILLED WORKER PERMANENT RESIDENT PROGRAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              This is a pathway to Permanent Residency through the SKILLED WORKER stream WITHOUT INVESTMENT.<\/strong> This program applies a Points System,<\/strong> which means candidates must meet a minimum points requirement. Candidates who possess skills matching these criteria can apply by meeting certain requirements. Below is a brief discussion of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Subclass 186<\/strong> : Employer Nomination Scheme Visa: PR with employer sponsorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 189 :<\/strong> Skilled Independent Visa: PR without sponsorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 190 : <\/strong>Skilled Nominated Visa: PR with State\/Territory sponsorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 191<\/strong> : Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa: PR visa for holders of temporary visas (subclass 491\/494) who meet the requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 482<\/strong> Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa: Temporary visa with Australian employer sponsorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 491 :<\/strong> Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa: Temporary residence with sponsorship; eligible to apply for Permanent Residency after 3 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Subclass 494<\/strong> : Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa: Regional provisional (temporary) visa with employer sponsorship in a regional area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                AUSTRALIA SKILLED WORKER PROGRAMS Subclass 186, 189, 190, 191<\/h3>\n\n\n\n