Monday, April 29, 2013

Spaniards flock to Australia to escape economic woes...

Spanish workers are looking to Australia to escape the nation's deepening economic woes, as youth unemployment reaches 60 per cent in parts of the country.

The Spanish-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it has noticed a spike in enquiries from Spanish job hunters, but says it is unable to provide figures on the exact number of arrivals.

Some of those enquiring into Australian employment remain in Europe, says the chamber, while others have already made the move to Australia and are looking for work.

The chamber's New South Wales president Lillian Ajuria says Spanish companies setting up shop in Australia, rather than taking jobs from Australian citizens, are creating them.

"A lot of jobs are being created in Australia for Australian citizens because of the Spanish companies coming here and sitting up operations," she said. Full story...

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