So do I understand you correctly that since the Australian scheme is not about citizenship it is therefore a good scheme and you would not object to a similar scheme in Malta?

[Daphne – No, you do not understand me correctly. Distinguishing between a visa and citizenship does not imply a value judgement. It is simply a statement of fact. There is another point you seem unable to grasp: Australia can only grant visas to its own territory, but a Maltese visa is a Schengen-area visa.]

Same way of thinking, don’t you think? Their idea of buying flashy brand names, expensive houses and the like, makes one become part of the high society.

The only thing they never learnt is, that no amount of money will ever buy class.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/

“Becoming a citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. It gives a sense of belonging because you can fully participate in all aspects of Australian life…”

Is there any resemblance to the Malta IIP scheme?

[Daphne – Hello, David. That’s a VISA (not the card). Australia is not selling citizenship. You still have to jump through countless hoops to become a citizen.]