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AUSTRALIA'S MIGRATION POLICY (Numbers fluctuate depending on Gov.…
AUSTRALIA'S MIGRATION POLICY
Number of places are determined by the Federal Govt
In 2010, there were 168,700 places available
113,850 skilled
54550 family
300 special ability
Skilled Migration
Aim: to increase the likelihood that migrants can find work and achieve economic independence
Introduction of: nominated skills list, tighter English language requirements, more stringent recognition of overseas qualification
1996/7 skilled migration made up 47% of Migration program
2008/9 skilled migration increased to 67%
Focus is on those skilled migrants who have employment prior to their arrival
Intention is to target the skills needed in the economy and to ensure migrants are employed in industries with the highest need
Medical and some IT professionals, engineers and construction workers
Focus has moved from increasing the population to meeting skilled labour needs
Portfolio was first created in 1945 because of WWII
1945 - aim was to boost the population to stimulate economic development and to increase numbers to defend the country
Proportion of Australians born overseas increased from 9.8% in 1947 to `26% in 2012
Numbers fluctuate depending on Gov. priorities:
1969- 185,000
1975 - 50,000
1988 - 145,000
1992/3 - 80,000
Howard Gov: gradual increase tied to economic growth
Rudd Gov: Record high in 2008/9 of 190,300
Reduced to 168,700 since 2009/10
Family Stream
Provides for migration of immediate family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens
Partners, dependent children, parents, orphan relatives, age dependent relatives, carers
Must be sponsored but no skills test or language requirement BUT must meet heath and character requirements
Source countries
1945 - White Australia Policy replaced with need to accomodate post-war displaced people form Europe
1980s and 90s marked intake in people from Asia, the Middle East and Africa
2008-09 the UK provide the largest number of migrants, closely followed by India and China
Temporary Migration
Significant growth over past decades
1982/82 - 79 730 long term arrivals vs 83,010 permanent arrivals
2002/03 - 279,879 long term arrivals vs 93,914 permanent arrivals
2008/09 - 389,299 long term arrivals vs 158,021 permanent arrivals
Seen as the first step to permanent settlement
Biggest group includes students and temporary skilled migrants (457 visa)