A recent article addressing the backlog in refugee cases contains misleading information and does little to offer solutions to problems in our migration system. read now…

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Restoring integrity in our problematic visa system will be a difficult process, but a necessary one in order to win back the public’s confidence. read now…

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In 2022, it is likely the net positive movement of people on visitor visas will exceed all previous years. read now…

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International travel is booming again with the largest numbers recorded since early 2020. read now…

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Home Affairs is desperately trying to cope with a huge surge in overseas student visa applications, many lured by the prospect of unlimited work rights. read now…

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The planned composition of Labor’s 2022-23 Migration Program has a significantly larger skill stream — at 142,500, it will be the biggest in our history. read now…

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After the Coalition stalled for almost a year, worsening our labour shortage, Dutton has the gall to complain about Labor’s Migration Program win. read now…

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The Albanese Government must lift the three-year ban on Novak Djokovic entering Australia imposed by the Morrison Government. read now…

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Is the ongoing rise in asylum applications from Pacific Island nations a case of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade shifting risks and costs to other agencies? read now…

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The prohibition of internet-based gambling to Australians attracts little media attention despite the fact it has been an utter failure. read now…

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The Labor Government has issued its largest number of Skilled Independent visas in years as well as lowering the criteria for applicants. read now…

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Since late 2021, both the former Coalition Government and the new Labor Government have been seeking to boost immigration levels.  read now…

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As immigration policy took precedence at the recent Jobs Summit, Dr Abul Rizvi discussed solutions to some of Australia’s problems. read now…

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The forthcoming Jobs Summit will provide the Government with an opportunity to focus on reforming immigration policy. read now…

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Australia has had a surge in Temporary Skilled visa grants over the past year as a result of the skills shortage. read now…

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Population projections reveal the Treasury is hopeful for strong population growth, but it could be assuming too much. read now…

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With asylum applications on the rise and an increasing backlog, the Government must develop policies to maintain control. read now…

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The Albanese Government is set to drive up places available in the Skilled Independent category in 2022-23. read now…

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The allocation for partner visas may have been increased to clear Peter Dutton’s illegally engineered backlog, but the tens of thousands of affected Australians may be waiting a long time for an apology. read now…

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At a time where labour shortages are causing headaches for businesses, migration levels remain much lower than pre-pandemic levels, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now…

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Liberal Leader Peter Dutton is warning of a ‘looming disaster’ of boat arrivals. read now…

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Due to the decline in skilled temporary visa holders, business lobby groups are asking the Government to recruit skilled migrants — this approach risks businesses avoiding their obligations. read now…

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The growing elderly population in the labour market will be critical to offsetting the negative impact of population ageing. read now…

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Current high approval rates for offshore VET sector student applications from Nepal could raise more risk of colleges focused on selling "work visas" rather than education. read now…

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Scott Morrison has misinformed the public on Australia’s levels of net migration and our struggling visa system. read now…

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Rather than immigration slowing the rate of population ageing, in 2019, the rate was accelerated. read now…

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week updated its report on excess deaths from COVID-19, highlighting an extraordinary correlation between deaths and authoritarian leaders. read now…

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A recent spike in student applications from Nepal comes with a risk of students being left in immigration limbo. read now…

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There were some developments in March that re-confirm the Department of Home Affairs has lost control of the visa system. read now…

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In the past week of the election campaign, there has been much debate about the role of Temporary Protection Visas. read now…

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