Australian Immigration minister, Chris Bowen had announced a new point system for migration program on 11th Nov, 2010. It will be effective from 1st July, 2011.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/migrant-skills-go-to-the-top-of-the-list/story-e6frgcjx-1225950294947

A fact sheet is available at the following link:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener…oints-fact.pdf

A FAQ is available by following this link:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener…ts-testfaq.pdf

Yadu Singh/Sydney/26th Nov, 2010