Lankans who migrate properly welcome in Australia - High Commissioner

by Nilma DOLE

Sri Lankans have contributed immensely to the Australian economy and development and we welcome them into our country but only if they migrate properly, said Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Kathy Klugman at the educational event, Adyapana 2010.

She told the Adyapana 2010 an educational event that education is the key to migration to Australia in an orderly and legal manner, she told the Sunday Observer, that education was the key to migration and if Sri Lankans migrate legally, they can have a better chance of living a good life in Australia.

However, there are several bogus migration agents and even with several warnings, Sri Lankans are still not educated on the consequences of being smuggled and risking their lives, she said.

"I would recommend that anyone who wants to migrate to Australia can readily obtain advice and assistance from the Australian High Commission," she said.

When there are migration requirements that the applicant does not have, it is better if they go to Australia to study which will in turn, give them a better chance of Australian migration.

The High Commissioner said that many Sri Lankans have made Australia their home. They have been well-integrated, well-placed and friendly, making them a benefit to Australian society."