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 Live in 
  Australia permanently
   
  
  The most common ways of obtaining Permanent Residence in Australia are: 
    
    
    On the basis of skills and occupation
 The Australian Government uses the skilled migration program to bring to 
  Australia people with qualifications and work experience needed to address 
  specific skill shortages in Australia and enhance the skill level of the 
  Australian labour force. Only people with occupations on the 
  Skilled 
  Occupations List may apply.
 
 Applicant’s professional or trade skills are assessed through a "points 
  test".   Those applicants who achieve the target score will be 
  offered Permanent Residency.
 
    On the basis of an 
	outstanding 
    business career or investment management 
	career
 Australia 
	has a very comprehensive program of temporary and permanent visas for 
	business people and investors.
 
    On the basis 
	of close family relationships
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