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Julian Hill on multiculturalism, international students, and cohesion

The Albanese government appointed Julian Hill as the Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs in July this year. It’s the first time he’s been appointed to a portfolio, and his electorate is in north Melbourne. But with the government’s new cap on international students and migrants, what are the challenges the Assistant Minister face? …

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Skilled Migrant Builders could aid in Housing Crisis

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Amidst the current housing crisis, experts suggest Australia should focus on attracting skilled migrant construction workers to aid in the effort of building more homes. Though migration figures have surged to a record high of over 518,000, migrants choosing to work in the construction industry remains low compared to other industries. So what potential reforms …

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Migrants at higher risk of HIV infections: research

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International migrants in Australia face many challenges, and one of them is being at risk of HIV infection, according to a new research. The Pre-exposure prophylaxis antiretroviral tablet (known as PrEP) reduces the risk of infection in a 99 per cent, and is easily accessible to Australian citizens. But migrants don’t have this access, and …

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