Probable Changes to Immigration

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It seems likely that there will be a significant overhaul to the Australian immigration system. For one thing, the country needs immigrants to fill major gaps in employment. For another thing the new Labour government that came into office last May has a different policy, a different set of representatives, and a different Immigration minister.

The new immigration minister is Andrew Giles. Previously she was an immigration lawyer and has also worked in humanitarian cases. He has shown compassion towards refugees and asylum seekers in the past and represented the infamous Norwegian freighter MV Tampa case in 2001. This strongly suggests a policy to support refugees and increase immigration.

There was virtually no political discussion of immigration leading up to the recent May 2022 election. But the topic is important, due to the greatly reduced immigration during the Covid-19 restrictions. Before the Covid pandemic, Australia’s population growth was largely due to immigration. The lack of population growth over the last three years has meant a lack of economic growth. We need both solid working individuals with useful skills and talented business administrators and entrepreneurs to progress economically.

Two of the areas most in need of workers are healthcare and agriculture. The government has also planned to add 20 000 university places focusing on areas presently suffering a skills shortage. These tertiary sources may be filled by student visa immigrants who then stay in Australia under working Visas.

Compassion, Refugee, Humanitarian, and Temporary Protection Visas look to be increased. Temporary protection Visas look to have a much-improved chance of being granted permanent residency.

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The Covid Situation has greatly impacted Australian migration. Talk to an Immigration Lawyer Sydney side for reliable advice.

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