Skilled Migration quotas increased in Australia |
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Australia’s Immigration Minister, Kevin Andrews, has announced that a further 5000 places will be added to the Skilled Migration stream for 2007-08, bringing the quota to 102,500. The family stream is to remain the same as the previous year with a quota of 50,000, taking the total quota to 152,800.
These changes have come as part of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s recent overhaul which, as well as a substantial increase in the department’s funding, has also seen an increase in the number of 457 visas being issued, potentially resulting in a 35% increase in the number of professionals in industries such as IT consultancy being granted the right the live and work in Australia. Mr. Andrews commented: “This year's migration program continues the Australian Government's focus of keeping the economy strong by keeping pace with the demand for skilled labour and ensuring we have a cohesive integrated community.” |
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