The Australian response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of quick as well as effective.
While completely sealing off their international borders, Australia also had the states close their borders, not allowing travel even within the country.
In the meanwhile, the Australian government supported their businesses with grants so that the income of the Australia permanent residents or Australian citizens was not impacted.
Following probably the strictest lockdown in the world for more than 6 months, Australia is now more or less COVID-19 free.
In the entire period of the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has had a total of around 30,000 reported cases only. Less than 1,000 have lost their lives to the pandemic in Australia.
More than 1,77,84,447 COVID-19 tests have been conducted so far, around 50,000 in a day.
Australia has indeed handled the pandemic in an exemplary manner. While many countries around the world are still coming to grips with the pandemic, Australia can be considered to be a safe haven from COVID-19.
The way that Australia has handled the pandemic has instilled much faith in the hearts of all and sundry so as to the assurance of the effectiveness of the government response were another such situation to arise in the future.
An assurance that is especially much-needed for parents and students that are exploring study abroad courses in Australia somewhere down the line.
Relying heavily on newcomers for the last 20 years or so, immigration does matter to Australia. Until the pandemic, Australia had never witnessed a recession, primarily due to the Australian economy being sustained with immigration.
When Australia opens up in 2022, the world will be more than willing to settle in the Land Down Under, either as a back-up option or even taking up permanent residence in Australia.
Meanwhile, both the Australian government as well as states and territories in Australia have been inviting Australia immigration hopefuls to apply. The latest round of SkillSelect invitations was held on April 21, 2021.
Invitations to apply for sponsorship are also being issued by North South Wales, Northern Territory etc.
Parents may prefer their kids study in Australia in 2022, thereby ensuing future protection for them for any such pandemic or natural disaster.
Professionals and skilled workers too will want to ensure the well-being of their families by coming to Australia, rather than grappling with no options available before them.
Businesspeople and investors will also see Australia as one of the best options for invest overseas in 2022.
All in all, Australia beckons all.
While the country patiently awaits the re-opening of their borders to international travelers, Australia immigration in 2022 will be bigger, better and more than worth it.
