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MIGRATION PROGRAMME A SUCCESS AUSTRALIAN businesses have been able to identify and attract much needed skills with greater success under the Government's Migration Programme in 2005-06.Employer sponsored migration was up 17 per cent, from 13,020 to 15,230, and State/Territory sponsored visas were up 94 percent. "Through co-operation with state governments and businesses, such as the various Skills Expos held throughout Australia and overseas, we've been able to achieve considerable success in matching skilled migrants with regions and employers in need," Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone said. "More than 68 per cent of the visas were issued to people in the Skill Stream, where we prioritise people sponsored by employers and State and Territory governments and people with in-demand skills. "These people will make a valuable contribution to the Australian economy. Placing skilled migrants where they meet community needs generates flow-on employment for all Australians. "This can lead to long-term benefits for the regions, with more than 75 per cent of people coming to Australia in our Migration Programme going on to gain Australian citizenship. Through Australia's migration Skill Steam, 350 doctors and 2240 nurses were attracted to the country. "Regional areas, in particular, are crying out for medical practitioners. By attracting skilled people to Australia, the Government is ensuring we maintain our economic growth while providing the relevant skills needed in the relevant regions," Senator Vanstone said. "DIMA's 2005-06 Migration Programme had also attracted 8380 tradespeople with skills needed in areas such as the mechanical, electrical, construction and automotive industries." The immigration target in 2005-06 was set an upper limit of 143,000 and 142,930 visas were issued under the programme. "Our improved targeting has resulted in a 500 percent increase in the number of Skilled Independent migrants with occupations in short supply in Australia over the previous year," Senator Vanstone said. "Where the previous Labor Government focused on bringing in family members first, we've aided the growing Australian economy by attracting skilled migrants who continue to make a valuable contribution to Australia 's economic growth." |
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