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Migration, Australia, 2007-08 (cat. no. 3412.0) brings together statistics on international migration into and out of Australia, interstate migration within Australia and information on overseas-born residents in Australia. Migration is described in the context of the Australian Government's migration program and comparisons are provided with other countries. The latest edition includes: summary information on the 'Main Features' of the publication; a feature article, 'Population Mobility'; a media release, 'Over one quarter of Australians were born overseas'; and data cubes. A Picture of the Nation: the Statistician's Report on the 2006 Census (cat. no. 2070.0) contains overviews and articles organised into eight chapters, representing the following broad areas of interest: population; cultural diversity; living arrangements; community; education; work; economic resources; and housing. The report presents statistical analysis and commentary on the results of the 2006 Census, including a Cultural diversity overview and an article on Second generation Australians. Labour Force Status and Other Characteristics of Recent Migrants, Australia, Nov 2007 (cat. no. 6250.0) provides information about recent migrants, that is people who were born overseas and arrived in Australia during the 10 years to November 2007. The publication includes a summary of findings and data on employment, difficulties faced in finding a job, length of time taken to find work, unemployment, labour force participation, qualifications and household income for migrants and temporary residents. The 2008 Australian Yearbook (cat. no. 1301.0) is a useful source of statistical overviews on topics such as: Cultural diversity (including language, religion, citizenship, and ancestry); International migration; and Country of birth. This page last updated 6 September 2011

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