The ‘Australia effect’: Why young Brits are still flocking Down Under

Andrew TillettEurope correspondent
Oct 2, 2026 – 11.34am

Jack Simpson is moving to Australia for love, but the lifestyle is a close second.

This time next week, Simpson, a 28-year-old management consultant, will be settling into his new life in Brisbane with his Australian-born fiancée Catherine Kynaston, leaving London behind.

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Andrew TillettEurope correspondentAndrew Tillett is The Australian Financial Review’s correspondent for Europe, based in London. He was formerly foreign affairs and defence correspondent based in Canberra. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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