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Joint Committee on Migration

Review of skilled migration

Terms of Reference

The Committee review and report on Australia's migration and temporary entry program for skilled labour with particular reference to:

  • International competition for skilled labour.
  • The degree to which quality permanent skilled migrants are being attracted to Australia and settling well.
  • Whether there are lessons to be learnt by Australia from the entry and program management policies of competing nations, including Canada, New Zealand, USA, Ireland, UK, Germany and Japan.
  • The degree to which Australia's migration and temporary entry programs are competitive.
  • Whether there are policy and/or procedural mechanisms that might be developed to improve competitiveness.
  • Settlement patterns for new arrivals including the role played by State and local authorities.

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