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The Australian Government’s approach to the international skills training sector set out in the new Migration Strategy is highly problematic, based on broad and often inaccurate generalisations about quality, and data from a broken visa processing system. That is the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers … Continued
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Reforms announced yesterday could bring Australia closer towards realising a migration program that meets the needs of industry, employers and migrants alike, while retaining our reputation as a destination of choice, according to leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI). The Federal government has released a Migration Strategy outlining a new vision for Australia’s migration … Continued
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Too little too late: immigration tweaks welcome but results will be far from sustainable SPA Media Release, 11th December 2023 Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) says that, while some aspects of the migration reform package are welcome and long overdue, it falls short in reducing migration to a sustainable level. Home Affairs Minister Clare … Continued
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Statement from Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize on the federal government’s changes to the migration strategy: “The federal government is using migration as cover for Australia’s housing crisis. The real cause is decades of government policy that has pushed up the cost of housing. “Governments have given handouts to investors, allowed unlimited rent increases, and … Continued
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Statement attributable to Australian Red Cross Trafficking Lead, Lina Garcia-Daza: Australian Red Cross welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of the new Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program as an important new initiative that gives effect to the First Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032. In our role to reduce … Continued
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Report finds recognising refugees’ and migrants’ skills would boost economy. An employer guide released today outlines ten tips employers can take to fill the growing tech skills gap by maximising employment opportunities for skilled refugee and migrant professionals, who are an untapped solution to the rapidly growing tech skills gap. The Billion Dollar … Continued
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The Australian National Maritime Museum today adds 1,040 names to the National Monument to Migration today, unveiled over two celebratory ceremonies at the museum in Pyrmont, Sydney. Attended by hundreds of family, friends and community members, the ceremonies will feature guest speakers – including Dodzi Kpodo, a refugee from Ghana Africa, and winner of The Fathering Awards Australian … Continued
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Associate Professor Daniel Ghezelbash is Deputy Director of UNSW’s Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law. Ghezelbash holds a DECRA grant to research ‘Fast Track Asylum Procedures: Balancing Fairness and Efficiency’ (2022 – 2025). He is an expert in the data and qualitative evidence around this issue and is available to talk about the asylum seeker claim process changes. Contact details: Kate [email protected] … Continued
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Workforce shortages in the aged care sector and the role migration can play in helping to ease them will take centre stage at the final public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration’s Migration, Pathway to Nation Building inquiry tomorrow. Committee Chair, Maria Vamvakinou MP, said ‘Australia is an ageing society experiencing ever-increasing demands on its aged … Continued
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Parallel experiences create a common bond between refugees and First Nations people living in Australia, according to ground-breaking new research released today by non-profit SSI and Western Sydney University. This shared bond makes refugees and First Nations communities natural allies in progressing reconciliation and in steps towards the proposed Voice to Parliament. However, more needs … Continued
