http://www.smh.com.au/business/immigration-not-a-sure-path-to-higher-incomes-20101219-191vz.html
This article casts a skeptical eye on the increase in immigration and its affect on the workforce. Many groups in Australia think that an increase in the workforce will result in higher economic yields.(pg. 646) Ross Gittins however feels otherwise. In his opinion an increase of this nature will only add to the problems already existing in Australia's economy today, such as urban stressors and environmental damage. He points out that raising the productivity and performance would negate the need for extra workers and dampen the problems currently plaguing the nation.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/eclectic-mix-honoured-on-australia-day-20110126-1a4h9.html
In a ceremony that to me is somewhat reminiscent of the Kennedy Center Honors, several of outstanding Australians were honored on Australia Day by being named Companions of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia is an honors society made up of citizens who have rendered meritous service to Australia or humanity in general; similar to being "knighted" in Britain, for example. The new members were of varied fields and talents. Including a chef, an army chief, a wine maker, and an ex-national treasurer. Each year no more than 25 new Companions may join the Order. Only twice a year are new members inducted, Australia Day (the anniversary of the first fleet, pg. 640), and the Queen's Birthday.
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