Young political candidates like Kadira Pethiyagoda are at the forefront of potential change. Mr. Pethiyagoda, 39, who immigrated from Sri Lanka and served as an Australian diplomat, is running for. CANBERRA, May 3 (Xinhua)-- A global poll conducted by the YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Survey found that 46 percent of Australian respondents thought immigration to the country should be reduced compared to 23 percent who thought it should be increased. It found that 70 percent of people were positive towards the pathway of "qualified professionals coming. Immigration, housing policies are nitro and glycerin The New Daily 20:05 16-Oct-22. Dozens of migrants found naked by Greek border guards Neos Kosmos 01:57 16-Oct-22. In the last 7 days. System fails to protect migrants — asylum applications soar Independent Australia 23:06 15-Oct-22. Australia is now inviting fully vaccinated immigrants and travellers from all parts of the world under various visa categories, i.e. Skilled visa, study visa, family sponsored visa, Visitor visa, etc. If you are applying for Australian visa this year, you must know the process requirements and rule changes applicable. Astra Australia Immigration. Ground floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 | +61 3 9193 9360. Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm AEST (closed public holidays). We would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Bunurong people, of the lands on which we work.