Posts tagged "skilled migration"

The federal government says it will overhaul Australia's migration system to better meet the needs of tomorrow's economy.

The federal government will reportedly cut job titles including software engineer and ICT security specialist from its priority skilled migration list, surprising a local tech sector still desperate for talent.

Clare O'Neill said in a lengthy Twitter thread that a migration program incorporating sponsorship for people with cybersecurity skills is critical.

Australia must significantly boost its skilled migrant intake and streamline the application system if the nation plans to prioritise its tech startups, the Tech Council of Australia says.

Australia’s temporary skilled migration program is hard for businesses to use while still not protecting migrants from exploitation.

The additions more than double the list to a total of 41 occupations, and serve to address the pervasive skills shortage in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bridge to the other side of this COVID-19-induced economic downturn will depend on migration. It will depend on us continuing to welcome migrants.

With legislation before Parliament today which cracks down on temporary 457 visas, now is the time for employers to understand the risks of …

Looming skills shortages in the engineering and mining sectors will be exacerbated due to strict migration laws, which will result in higher…

Business groups have slammed the Government’s new skilled migration test, saying it will exacerbate the skills shortage and make it even har…

The list of occupations which skilled migrant visas can be issued for has been cut from 400 to 181 as part of the Government’s move to stop …

Australian businesses, particularly in the retail and construction industries, should take advantage of the country’s booming population by …