In a speech to the Australian Mines and Metals Association in Perth last Friday, Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans saluted the contributions of skilled migrants to the country’s economic and population issues.
‘The positive fiscal impact is particularly pronounced for skilled migrants, which reflects their high rate of labour market participation and higher incomes which in turn leads to a high level of direct tax receipts,’ Senator Evans said.
‘Migrants also contribute to the broader economy through spending on goods and services.
‘As well as the economic benefits, skilled migrants help Australian employers fill critical labour gaps at a time many businesses are facing capacity constraints.
‘The bottom line is that our migration program is vital to keep the economy growing as well as helping Australian businesses overcome skills and labour shortages.
‘Australia is facing a demographic shift that will see more people retire than join the workforce so the permanent skilled migration program provides a stable, effective and targeted source of skilled workers.’
Australia is currently undergoing a skills shortage and the government has instigated changes to its immigration policies to encourage skilled migrants to come and live and work Down Under. If you have skills and a dream to live in Australia it would seem that now is the time to realise that dream! Go to www.workingin-australia.com to find out how…
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