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Australia's immigration minister, Chris Evans, has announced policy changes to attract more highly skilled workers.

He criticised the current trend for new arrivals to sign up for cookery or hairdressing courses to gain residency.

A 23-year-old Irish backpacker has been killed in a road accident in Australia.

Donal Bolton died after an out-of-control car ploughed into him and his girlfriend as he sat on a bench in the Queensland resort town of Cairns.

It is understood the Offaly man had only been in the area one night.

Mr Bolton's 22-year-old girlfriend suffered minor injuries and was taken to Cairns Base Hospital.

Contents:

1. Working down under before the recession
2. How the recession has impacted work opportunities in Australia
3. Working down under in today’s market
4. A list of ways to make you more appealing to the Australian employer
5. Summary

Working Down Under before the recession:

Note: To an Australian company an overseas worker is classed as anyone who is not a permanent resident or citizen in Australia. This includes people on a one year working holiday visa also know as backpackers regardless of  whether you are backpacking or staying in one place for the duration of your visa, and also people who are looking for sponsorship by an Australian company (457 visa employees).