In a response to so many Australians returning home to sun, sea and a better financial climate, HCL International have joined forces with many healthcare organisations in Australia (nationwide) in order to meet the demand of Registered Nurses returning home and looking for their next career move.

Frances, London, UK

Gabi from Marden,

What exactly is looking after its own people first? Immigration has enriched the UK economically and culturally. Huguenot weavers, Jewish money lenders, & cheaper labour that keeps prices low. We come here, work and spend money.
I think you'll find that's what the country needs.

Peter, Twickenham,

Best stay in UK as Kevin Rudd who is a NWO Puppet is practicing Thatcherism, he's already the most travelled PM in Australia's history. He was selected for his Chinese connections to bring about the Asia-Pacific Union with 1 currency just like the EU. Everyday Rudd spouts 'Globalist' propaganda.

William, Brisbane, Australia

I'm with Simon !

Mavis, Paris,

Peter from Twickenham, in case you have not noticed...the UK is overpopulated and unemployment is rising. The UK needs to look after its own people first.

Gabi, MARDEN,

I agree with Rebecca. Australia is the 1 of the most taxed developed countries in the world. Opportunities here are better than home. Australia's population is 21 million and the UK has 65 Million. Demand is higher and the variety of work is greater, especially in the media industry that I work in.

Jamie, Greenwich, United Kingdom

I don't agree, David. Even though Melbourne and Sydney are slightly less cheaper than London, it really isn't THAT much cheaper and the lower pay and higher taxes make it much less viable to live in either of those cities. I've lived in all those cities and, fiscally, London is still a better choice

Jamie, Greenwich, United Kingdom

Europe on your door step, 230 different cultures to mix with, career advancement you could only dream of.back home. I reckon London still has something to offer. It's the people who are to afraid to get our of their comfort zone back in OZ that I really fell sorry for. Get on board!

Simon, Melbourne via London, UK

We are not only leaving the UK because of the economy -changes to visa conditions means less people are applying to stay on. I lived in the UK for a year and a half but was unable to continue my stay because I had not finished my studies. Ridiculous considering we are part of the Commonwealth!

Aleta, Newcastle, Australia

Rebecca, stay in London. In fact, anybody who believes they are now living in 'the real world' stay away. Australia is a better place without you.
I personaly love it here in Sydney. The beaches are only 5 miles from the City, World Heritage Areas nearby and Asia on our doorstep. This is paradise.

Nathan, Sydney, Australia

Rebecca

As an ex Londoner Aussie now living in Hobart I agree that London is a fantastic place in many many ways but boy does it have problems. And don't fall for the simplistic "I get paid far more here" argument . You do get paid more but that does not mean you are worth any more.

Jeff Bronstein, Hobart, Australia

Wayne: I have to agree. The links between the UK and the Commonwealth are becoming weaker as the UK moves to further integrate itself with the EU.

As a result, Australia is moving to strengthen its ties with Asia and the APEC nations. The UK is closing its doors, so Aussies are looking elsewhere.

Jim, Sydney,

Joh sadly i'm guessing you haven't part in all the lucky country has to offer - its "investment" bankers. Australians come to London to broaden their horizons, see the world & live in one of most interesting, diverse, open minded & tolerant cities in the world, a quality you lack? work harder mate!

George, Fulham, UK

Most Aussies live in the south-eastern corner which is several hours' flying time from Asian centres, even those in SE Asia. London is closer than Sydney is to both New Delhi and Beijing.

James, Hong Kong, China

You need to look caefully at yourselves, I thought it was only the pomms that winge. Providing you arent extreme anti social you are always welcome and your skills appreciated. Sorry about the weather, we try and make up for it by letting you win at cricket etc.

mike gee, bournemouth, uk

Marvellous news, the sooner they all leave the better. They pay no tax, contribute nothing to society (except vomit and swearing) and take up swathes of town centres as no-go areas to english people. I won't miss them one bit.

David, St Albans, UK

I visit the UK every year. I love it, but I love Australia more! As do most Australians, that's why we end up coming home. Also, so you know, the new 200 dollar departure tax the UK goverment is implementing is so you are put off coming to Australia, because once your here, you want to stay!

Tyrone, Sydney, Australia

To paraphrase Robert Muldoon, "that will lower the IQ of both countries".
Reminds me of the scene from '28 Days Later', when in the tunnel they are changing Taxi flat tyre and see thousands of Rats running towards them!! The quickly realise the Rats are Escaping from the Infection...mass exodus.

Ed, Sydney, Australia

UK needs to remember that of all nationals heading to the UK, Aussies have an employment rate of 90.57%!!, compared to US 68.08 and SAF 81.52 India 65.98 (according to BBC 'Immigration Now' ). Clearly Aussies are propping up teaching, nursing , Finance etc.. We speak English! What will UK do now?

Ryan, London via Melbourne, Australia

EU has UK hands tied. It's because of many Eastern Europeans coming over that the BHC have NO control over... they're now basically trying to cut back where they can. That means that us from the Southern Hemisphere are suffering!
Tier One VISA process MUST CHANGE !!!

KC, Durban, South Africa

Whoever said they think Britain has always welcomed Aussies with open arms has clearly never been an Aussie in Britain!!

Aside from the immigration concerns, it's the everyday flack you cop from many average people who clearly hate Aussies & wished we'd all leave. Well, they'll have their wish

Natalie, Sydney, Australia

Problem = EU, and the VISA red tape that makes it hard for Aussies to work. They don't appreciate all we've contributed to UK, why should we stick around? Won't they get a rude shock, indeed!! Half of the workforce will disappear. As part of the commonwealth you'd think we'd get a break!

Sarah, Sunnyside, QLD, Australia

UK immigration treats Aussies like a disease. Visa process is stressful & ridiculous. It's difficult to get a bank account, proof of address & NIN - I spent first 3mts in UK feeling like Julian Lennon - the parent of my country has found more exciting children & I'm having trouble being recognised

James K, Sydney, Australia

Cost of living is very high in london compared to any city in australia. Unless a tourist , it is foolish for australians to leave big spacious homes, beach, excellent weather and gregarious people for the squalid, congested and old homes of london. If I get aussie visa , i will go there tomorrow.

sam, london, uk

If anything will cause a recession in Australia it will be all those people returning to jobs that don't exist. The only reason there isn't a recession in Oz is because a lot of those useless financial jobs are offshore. Stay there, please. Don't come back. We don't need any more investement bankers

Joh, Sydney, Australia

Britain started to close the doors to qualified Aussies and Kiwis back in 2003 with the cancelling of the mutual pharmacist exchange that they had going. Now the UK people have to put up with semi-english speaking pharmacists - sad really. It was great until the EU stepped in.

Wayne, Kent, UK

Rebecca your comment is interesting given that Australia is close to Asia where a large part of the World's population lives. Also there is a big country near Australia that seems to be keeping the World's economy chugging along. Sorry, I forgot, they aren't part of the "real" West/European World.

James, Sydney, Australia

Rebecca, you may be paid more and pay less taxes, but the cost of living in london is way more than in Australia. No it is not all roses there, but it is cheaper to raise a family there, compared to London. Also not everyone wants to be close to 6 billion people. Id rather have the space.

David, Houston, USA

Wish I was going with them !!!!!!!

ian payne, walsall,

Another factor is how difficult Britain is making it for Australians to come and work here. Every year it gets harder and more expensive.

You almost get the feeling we aren't welcome.

Peter, Twickenham,

Well Ben, some of us Aussies enjoy working in the real world, (you know, one with economic clout) rather than worrying about the trivial weather concerns! I'm taxed more in Australia than I am in the UK and I am paid far more here. Plus, the rest of the world is a short flight away. Not 24hrs.

Rebecca, London,

Educated young workers are a global commodity. Why would they choose to stay in Britain with its lousy weather, high prices, traffic congestion, crime and disintegrating society? Australia vs Britain? No contest!

Ben Garside, Loughborough, UK

We have always welcomed them with open arms, and we always will. The UK is their birthright, their mother country, and is a place for them to come-of-age before returning home to live useful and enjoyable lives in Australia. The recession notwithstanding, we will see them again soon.

William, Preston, Lancashire, England

thats a well balanced argument there mark

tom, manchester,

I'm sure Mr Brown will replace the hard working Aussies with a load of asylum seeking scroungers as we seem to be very good at that in the UK.

mark, Leeds,