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