From January 2013, new measures are going to be imposed on pensioners and those who receive social allowances, who travel abroad. The Australian Government is tightening the rules for people who travel overseas while receiving income support payments and family assistance. This change recognizes that many Australians have strong family and friendship connections overseas, while [...]
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Mikakos Sees Help for Greek Migrants
The Shadow Ministers for Seniors and Aging, Assisting the Leader on Children and Young Adults,and Youth Justice and a Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Metropolitan Region, Jenny Mikakos, is asking the Australian authorities to offer funds for the provision of services to the Greeks who have recently migrated to Australia. Mikakos sent a [...]
Greek-Australians Exempt from Pension Cuts
After an agreement made between the Greek and Australian government, Australia decided to exempt Greek-Australians from the new changes affecting age pension or disability support pension recipients. The Federal Government’s announcement stated that annual welfare payments will be reduced depending on the time recipients spend abroad. More specifically, pensioners, single parents and other vulnerable groups, living [...]
Senator Nick Xenophon Found Himself ‘Trapped’ in Malaysian Demonstrations
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon was “trapped” in a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and had tear gas fired in his direction. The politician called on Australian government to disapprove of the human rights violations in Malaysia. He also suggested that Australia should reconsider its relationship with Malaysia. Xenophon visited Kuala Lumpur in order to stay [...]
Greek-Australians Call on EU and Government to Support Greece
Greek-Australians and Australians have lately organized many campaigns to support Greece. The latest move is to arrange a meeting in order to show their solidarity to Greece and to publish an official statement. The Greek Community of New South Wales and trade unions attended the meeting and asked the Australian government to support Greece and to communicate this [...]
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05 / 20 Greek-Australian Sisters Organize Penny Marathon 2013
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05 / 20 Greek- Aborigine Receives Scots College Scholarship
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05 / 20 Turkey Disturbed by Recognition of Pontian Genocide
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05 / 19 Paniyiri 2013 Packs In The Crowds
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05 / 17 Political Reactions To St Nicholas Church Soundproofing
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05 / 17 Greek-Australian Sues Qatar Airways
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05 / 15 Five Million Dollars to Soundproof Greek Church
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05 / 15 Australia to Receive 190,000 Immigrants
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05 / 15 All Open Windows Opens Doors Too
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05 / 14 Cretan Battle Veterans Return to Crete
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05 / 15 Australia to Receive 190,000 Immigrants
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05 / 13 Aussie Parliament Notes Pontian Genocide
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05 / 13 Paniyiri Greek Festival Opens Gates
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05 / 15 Five Million Dollars to Soundproof Greek Church
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05 / 20 Greek- Aborigine Receives Scots College Scholarship
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05 / 20 Turkey Disturbed by Recognition of Pontian Genocide
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05 / 19 Paniyiri 2013 Packs In The Crowds
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05 / 17 Political Reactions To St Nicholas Church Soundproofing
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05 / 17 Greek-Australian Sues Qatar Airways
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05 / 15 All Open Windows Opens Doors Too
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