Migration

How backpackers and seasonal migrants are essential to Australia’s regional workforce

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows job vacancies have surged to over 340,000 in November last year, marking a 4.2% increase since August. Despite the federal government’s unprecedented migration intake, the labour shortfall continues to widen in several industries. A collaborative study led by the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research shows …

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Skilled Migrant Builders could aid in Housing Crisis

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 to a manic market

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced changes to Australia’s immigration policy on Saturday. The Prime Minister said these reforms to immigration needed to be brought to a “sustainable level” and said that “the system is broken.” These reforms will crack down on international student visas and low-skilled jobs. This comes as a reported half-a million people …

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Federal government unveils new migration strategy

The Federal Government has announced a new strategy for Australia’s migration system that seeks to solve national issues with skilled individuals. According to Settlement Services International, recognition of skill and experience has been insufficient. The Wire’s Calvin Lee asked SSI’s Head of Research and Policy, Dr Tadgh McMahon what this strategy means for migrant roles …

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