Since the pandemic started, more than half a million migrants have departed from Australia, leaving a record low unemployment and impacting the economy. With this, officials are challenged to bring more international students into the country to help revive the declining Australian economy.
In the final report submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, one out of the 18 key recommendations presented has highlighted the need for the government to mobilize the potential of skilled international students and migrants to take action in Australia’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Australia recorded the lowest unemployment rate in over a decade, with over half a million migrants leaving the country.
- The Joint Standing Committee on Migration recommended to the government concerning the advantages of attracting more international students and migrants.
- The committee recommended the employer nomination scheme that provides international students with a path to permanent residency in Australia.
The recommendation emphasized the need to provide international students with a path to permanent residence through the employer nomination scheme. Through this scheme, those who have excelled and performed well in their course of choice will be eligible to pursue a permanent residence in Australia.
Such a recommendation is rooted in the inadequacy of skilled migrant workers in the country and the record low unemployment rate that has inflicted major shortages on the economy.
In fact, Australia has recorded a downward trend of 4.9% in terms of unemployment—marking the country’s lowest level in over a decade.
In response, the committee has forwarded suggestions to provide international graduates with discounts on the work experience component for permanent residency.
Graduates who pursued a university course that leads to a career opportunity with an evident skills shortage, excelled in their studies, met English proficiency standards, and worked a job related to their course will be eligible under the employer-nominated scheme from three to two years.
The committee has also added that providing three more years for temporary graduate visas could also be something that the government can consider, as this would give students adequate time and flexibility to find work.
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