control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom. The key to Australia’s future prosperity lies in how effectively they innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, you will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for your nation globally. In effect, the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy will be created, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. I recognise this is a huge concern of Australians, both in government and in general. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, you now have the greatest opportunity to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Dr Samantha Binding 2
R.G. Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton, ACT, 0221 Australia 20th December 2016 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries through the Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada. The CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom. The benefits of re‐establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Lauren Rountree Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State,
the same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the
same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that
freedom of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as
part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
On a more personal note, I spent a year working in Melbourne on a working holiday visa. I'm from the UK
and have never felt like I belonged there. As soon as I arrived in Australia I felt at home. For the first time in
my life I felt happy. I fell in love with a man from New Zealand and made some amazing friends. It has
completely destroyed me having to move back to the UK and I feel it is wrong that the only way I was
allowed to stay is if me and my boyfriend had had a child or got married. I am hoping for the day I can
move back and live my life where I feel I belong. I have tried to get sponsored with no luck. I have a first
class degree and masters degree in conservation biology. My Mum is dying of cancer. There is nothing left
for me here. I feel there is no hope for me here anymore. Please help.
Yours sincerely,
Jenny Maltby
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of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. by granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world's third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. it is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Ana Lucia Gomez Jaramillo. UK polling release - embargoed 13.03.16-1
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embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Michael Rawson 2
R.G. Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton, ACT, 0221 Australia 19 December 2016 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries through the Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada. The re‐establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has been shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re‐introduction of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme. Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom. The benefits of re‐establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Dr Philip Ryan, MBBS (Hons), BMedSc, PhD R.G. Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton, ACT, 0221 Australia
21st December 2016
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. Rather than spam you with yet another copy of the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation (CFMO) submission, which I fully support, I will offer my own insights as an Australian who has previously lived in the UK, is currently resident in Canada and fully supports expanding the current Trans‐Tasman arrangement to include citizens of these two countries. The Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement has been a resounding success and is the cornerstone of Australian ‐ New Zealand Relations for the past two decades. Expanding this free movement program to citizens of the UK and Canada makes perfect sense:  All countries have the same language, head of state, political system, culture and a similar level of economic development. This means that there would be little risk of one directional flow from poor to rich such as that which has proved to be a major strain on the European Project. 
Polling indicated that 70% of Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re‐introduction of reciprocal free movement agreements between our countries. This provides a clear mandate and demonstrates political will amongst all parties for the discussion to begin. 
Based on the current framework with New Zealand, Australia would retain the tight control it has over its borders and can continue to exercise the right to deport citizens of other countries who are deemed not the be law‐abiding or contributing members of their host society. 
Practically, reciprocal agreements with regard to healthcare, welfare, etc mean that no country would not face any disproportionate cost of implementing such a system and any costs incurred will be offset by the increased tax base and broader economic benefits of this mutual cooperation. 
By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage and in effect move towards a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. 
In the wake of the impending Brexit, Australia is well positioned to capitalise on a shift in demand for both Britain’s skilled and unskilled labour from the EU to the Commonwealth. 
Australia, with its high wages, strong growth and excellent work‐life balance, will be able to recruit the best talent and offset what many predict is an oncoming brain drain in vital 21st century industries such as science, R&D and the Tech industry. 
The strategic location of the UK, on the doorstep of Europe and Canada’s location in North America would give us unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in these markets. If Australia wants to stay competitive as our economy moves completely away from the agricultural and resource sectors of the economy we need to reassess our labour market, and what better place to look than the great nations of the United Kingdom and Canada, with whom we have so much in common I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Ethan Wallace R.G. Casey Building John McEwen Crescent Barton, ACT, 0221 Australia 20/12/2016 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries through the Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada. The re‐establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has been shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re‐
introduction of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme. Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom. The benefits of re‐establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, Jordan Barsing The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly
globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United
Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation
globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest
combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Angus Ledgerwood
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R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton, ACT, 0221
Australia
2 January 2016
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia. At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries through the Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada. The re‐establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has been shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re‐
introduction of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme. Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom. The benefits of re‐establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations. Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment. With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring. I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper. Yours sincerely, James Jong R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton, ACT, 0221
Australia
December 19, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming
foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa
subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia.
At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries
through the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would
like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in
expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada.
The re-establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has
been shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of
Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re-introduction
of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of
support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme.
Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be
based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia
maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law
abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom.
The benefits of re-establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom
will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a
leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy
while retaining control over immigration and border security.
The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly
globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United
Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation
globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third
largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia
would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full
control over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity
for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of
State, the same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even
the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial
benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as
part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Laura R. Marrast, M.A.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Jake Rundle
2
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton, ACT, 0221
Australia
19th December 19, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you today with respect to Australia’s public submissions request regarding the upcoming
foreign policy white paper, and thereby ask for your support in modifying the special visa program (visa
subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia.
At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries
through the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would
like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in
expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada.
The re-establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has
been shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of
Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re-introduction
of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of
support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme.
Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be
based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia
maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting working and living rights only to law
abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom.
The benefits of re-establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom
will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a
leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy
while retaining control over immigration and border security.
The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly
globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United
Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation
globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third
largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia
would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full
control over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity
for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of
State, the same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even
the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial
benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as
part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Bradley Hellyer
will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy,
with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best
talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration
controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being
developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and
investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over
our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Gabriel Robert Hunt
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Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses
recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced
through arduous immigration controls and visa applications.
We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the
European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment
between our four nations.
With freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be
free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
Conclusion
The recent and worrying development of the rise of fringe politics in the Western World stems from the
sentiment that the public is sick and tired of their governments simply not listening, and notion that the
bureaucracy believes they ‘know better’.
An example of this is the fact that the clear majority of citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the
United Kingdom (CANZUK countries) want to be able to freely live and work in each others’ countries, but
the different governments have refused to allow such a proposal. The CANZUK countries are strong,
multicultural democracies, and it simply makes sense to continue to foster strong relationships in this period
of global uncertainty.
Australia is in the fortunate position that it can forge closer links with its natural allies of Canada, NZ and
the United Kingdom, and this does not mean we would put at risk our close links with Asia-Pacific nations.
Canada and New Zealand are already in the Asia-Pacific region, and the United Kingdom’s soft power
spreads across the globe.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely
Joseph Phipps
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Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Mau Patel
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The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly
globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United
Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation
globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest
combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Aqib Arain
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(visa subclass 444), which currently allows New Zealand citizens to work and study in Australia.
At present, citizens of Australia and New Zealand can live, study and work in each other’s countries through the Trans‐Tasman Travel Arrangement, but through reciprocal ministerial agreements, I would like to request your support for the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation’s proposals in expanding this arrangement to include citizens of the United Kingdom and Canada. The re‐establishment of the right for Australians to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom has been 2
shown to have wide spread support, with a major poll conducted globally finding that 70% of Australians, 75% of Canadians, 82% of New Zealanders and 58% of Britons support the re‐
introduction of reciprocal free movement agreements between these countries. This shows a remarkable level of support and provides a clear mandate for expansion of the special visa scheme. Furthermore, the CFMO’s proposals for the free movement of people between these countries would be based upon the current model of free movement with New Zealand, thereby ensuring Australia maintains a high level of control over its borders by granting 3
working and living rights only to law abiding, contributing citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom.
The benefits of re‐establishing our citizens’ rights to live and work in Canada and the United Kingdom will be substantial, and will form an important bridge in allowing our economy to evolve further as a leader of innovation, giving Australia a real and decisive competitive advantage in the global economy while retaining control over immigration and border security. The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly globalised marketplace. By granting Australian 4
citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion. Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have 5
unparalleled access to the ideas and innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian‐
Pacific markets, thereby advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans‐
Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest opportunity for our nation to achieve 6
freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the same common‐law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
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Yours sincerely,
Matthew Latham-Black, a hopeful
Australian citizen.
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The key to our future prosperity lies in how effectively we innovate and compete in an increasingly
globalised marketplace. By granting Australian citizens reciprocal rights to work and study in the United
Kingdom and Canada, we will unlock a unique and substantial competitive advantage for our nation
globally. In effect, we will create the foundation of a single labour market servicing the world’s third largest
combined economy, with a combined GDP of over USD$6.5 trillion.
Throughout this huge region, our citizens can live, work and study freely while our businesses recruit the
best talent, all without the cost, risk and often lengthy delays currently experienced through arduous
immigration controls and visa applications. We would also have unparalleled access to the ideas and
innovations being developed in the European, North American and Asian-Pacific markets, thereby
advancing innovation and investment between our four nations.
Furthermore, with freedom of movement based upon the Trans-Tasman Travel Agreement, Australia would
be free to adjust immigration protocols as the situation demands, as well as ensure we retain full control
over our borders and immigration system without impediment.
With the Australian government researching new foreign policy initiatives, we now have the greatest
opportunity for our nation to achieve freedom of movement, and secure economic and social prosperity for
citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We share the same Head of State, the
same common-law legal system, the same culture, the same respect for democracy and even the same
language. It is now time for us to embrace our historical ties, and grasp the substantial benefits that freedom
of movement between our four nations would bring.
I look forward to your response, and sincerely hope you will be able to advance this popular mandate as part
of the upcoming foreign policy white paper.
Yours sincerely,
Kumar
Canadian citizen
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