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South Australia Centre for Economic Studies – Report 3: Policy Solutions

On 21 September, the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies released ‘Report 3: Policy Change’. It is the last in a series investigating ‘The Potential Benefits of Reforming Migration Policies to Address South Australia’s needs‘. Report 3 reviewed some of the economic contexts in which the current system of regulation of labour migration operates in […]

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Cost for Australia’s offshore immigration detention near $5 billion

Australia’s offshore immigration detention program has cost the federal government at least $5 billion since 2012, new figures have confirmed.

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John Howard’s bait-and-switch: Is it time for a debate on the mass immigration ‘Ponzi scheme’?

IT’S the debate we were never allowed to have. Until relatively recently, Australia’s population grew at a stately pace. There was an influx of European immigration in the mid-1940s, and pause from the mid-1970s, but in the 100 years after Federation in 1901, net overseas migration averaged 70,000 people a year.

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Backpackers reveal stories of sexual assault, exploitation while working on Australian farms

The mother of a young woman murdered at a Queensland hostel has been inundated with “horror stories” from backpackers trying to complete their 88 days of farm work.

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Deportation reprieve brings hope to sick girl’s family

In what immigration lawyer Mark Glazbrook said was one of his most callous cases in 20 years, Manu George and his wife Seena were to be deported because of the burden of Mary’s disabilities, even though she is cared for by Seena and the family has private health insurance.

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Tim Whetstone MP speech – Interstate Migration & Population growth

Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Whetstone recently introduced a Private Member’s Motion into the South Australian Parliament relating to Interstate Migration and Population Growth. This motion is to ensure skilled workers are not continually moving away from South Astto seek better work, career and lifestyle opportunities.

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South Australian Centre for Economic Studies – Report 2: The potential benefits of reforming migration policies to address South Australia’s needs

Today, the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies released ‘Report 2: The potential benefits of reforming migration policies to address South Australia’s needs’. Report 2 investigates the suitability of the Australian migration system, and recent changes, in meeting the needs of South Australian businesses. The Commonwealth Government recently made changes to the skilled migration programs,

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What does the 2017 Budget mean to the 457 visa program?

Last night’s Budget, on top of changes to 457 visa announced on the 18th of April, has sent further shockwaves through the migration profession. Measures around the 457 program are cause for significant concern to those businesses and industries who rely on this program who have a genuine need to employ people from overseas to

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Are the 457 visa reforms an illusion act?

There was tellingly little outcry from business groups as the federal government promoted itself as tightening the tap on access to global workers. Even as the government put up a No Vacancy sign to the world’s goat herders, turf growers, deer farmers, blacksmiths, wool buyers, historians, potters and sculptors some industries were breathing a sigh

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457 Visa changes – What they mean for you

There’s been a lot of controversy around the Federal Government announcement about changes to the 457 Visa with the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa this week. Who does it impact and what might this mean to you? Have you lodged an application prior to 19 April 2017? What changes have been made to the occupation

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Meet the people in your city that could be affected by the Government’s 457 visa changes

There are more than 95,000 people across Australia who currently hold a 457 visa. They’re scientists, chefs, technology developers, musicians and many more skilled professionals who work in our cities and contribute to keeping their various industries afloat.

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Turnbull toughens citizenship test

The Turnbull government has embarked on a wholesale redrafting of Australia’s citizenship laws that will force applicants to pass a higher-standard English language test, extend the residency requirement from one year to four, and demand evidence of integration including employment, tax payments and schooling for children.

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When in trouble, push the immigration button

It’s happened too many times to be a coincidence. In periods of political strife, coalition governments going back to John Howard have flicked the switch to focus on issues surrounding asylum seekers, immigration and national security.

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457 crackdown ‘won’t harm the bush’

Regional industries that struggle to attract Australian workers will continue to have exemptions to ensure they can employ foreigners under the government’s 457 crackdown, as the Coalition moves to reassure business that its “Australian first” policy will not harm the economy.

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South Australia Centre for Economic Studies – Report 1: Key Challenges

On 19th April, the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies released ‘Report 1: Key challenges. The potential benefits of reforming migration policies to address South Australia’s needs’. The Report identifies the key economic and business development challenges faced by South Australia in light of the federal immigration policy environment. This Report, the first in a

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457 axing will leave talent gap, say technology start-ups

Australia’s technology start-up community is up in arms over the Turnbull government’s decision to can the 457 visa program, warning of an acute staffing shortage across the sector.

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Government abolishing 457 visas, Malcolm Turnbull says

The Federal Government will abolish the 457 visa and replace it with two new visas, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says.

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South Australian Centre for Economic Studies – Report 1: Key challenges

On the 18th April 2017 the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies released ‘Report 1: Key challenges. The potential benefits of reforming migration policies to address South Australia’s needs’. The Report identifies the key economic and business development challenges faced by South Australia in light of the federal immigration policy environment. This Report, the first in

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