TNAG-2613-FCO40-3804-International-support-from-Australia-and-New-Zealand-regardi-1992 — Page 31

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MR GOODLAD'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA: 12-16 JULY 1992

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- Pleased with the flexibility in Australian Immigration Rules which permits Hong Kong People to obtain Australian

residence.

- The arrangements for employees of Australian companies in

Hong Kong are particularly welcome, and will help contribute to confidence in Hong Kong.

- Latest reports indicate that applications to emigrate to Australia were down 13% in 1990/91. (Also down for Canada). Supports impression that general confidence in Hong Kong is higher than for some years. But Australian help

appreciated.

Economy

Economy doing well this year: 5% growth estimated. Inflation falling (8.9%). Prospects look bright. with Southern China bringing great benefit.

New airport

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Hong Kong Government are pushing ahead to complete projects as far as possible by mid-1997.

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