ECCV has presented a submission to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on the size, balance and composition of Australia’s future migration intake for 2012-2013 and beyond.
The submission is in response to the Migration Program Consultation conducted by DIAC. In preparing this submission ECCV has provided input regarding the current immigration trends and related social and economic issues that impact on Australia’s multicultural community.
Summary of Recommendations
Recommendation 1
That the 2012-13 Migration Program intake level be increased to allow for a more balanced family and skilled migration.
Recommendation 2
That future consideration be given to including higher levels of social capital as well as human capital in migration streams.
Recommendation 3
More flexible and temporary approaches to family migration that support informal transnational networks with the option of transition to permanent residence.
Recommendation 4
i) That family stream applicants be allowed to comply with lower levels of English skills.
ii) That the English skills level be lowered for some occupations.
Recommendation 5
That the pathways from temporary to permanent migration be strengthened.
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Authors
ECCV
Published
December 2011