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Migrant experiences |
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The results from the ABS's migrant survey clearly indicated that the reason why migrants chose Australia ahead of any other destination was because of the better climate followed by a better lifestyle and because family already lived there. Other reasons why most skilled migrants liked Australia were the people and the peaceful environment. From the same survey, about 26 percent migrants had no reason to dislike the country, while 8 percent thought taxes were too high and 7 percent disliked the cost of living. Only 2 percent complained about family and friends not being close. |
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Source: ABS migrant survey |
| ABS migrant Survey - more graphs |
| Life as a migrant in Australia |
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A better lifestyle in Australia compared to other countries is also reflected in the 2008 international "Quality of Life index" which shows Australia is ranked 6th out of 194 countries. Australia scored very high on freedom, risk and safety and climate indicators. |
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2008 Quality of Life Index (out of 100) |
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| Source: http://internationalliving.com/internal_components/further_resources/quality_of_life08 |
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