The Australian government has unveiled plans to overhaul its immigration system in a bid to attract highly skilled workers to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposals, which were announced on Thursday by Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil, would modify the points test used to select skilled migrants and streamline the visa process for high-skilled professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our migration system … is broken. It is failing our businesses, it is failing migrants themselves. And most importantly, it is failing Australians. That cannot continue,” <\/em><\/strong>O’Neil said in a speech at the National Press Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The proposed changes are intended to address a surge in demand for skilled workers as well as a staff shortage in certain industries, which has been exacerbated by Australia’s ageing population. They would also help the country compete for top talent with other countries such as Canada and Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n O’Neil also tweeted that by the end of 2023, all temporary skilled workers will have a pathway to permanent residency, though it won’t lead to an expansion of the capped permanent program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These changes aim to address labour shortages and boost economic growth, as Australia has been competing with countries like Canada and Germany to lure more skilled migrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another big announcement from #NPC<\/a> \u2013 by the end of 2023, all temporary skilled workers will have a pathway to permanent residency.Pathway to Permanent Residency for Temporary Skilled Workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We want to increase competition for permanent resident places and ensure we don\u2019t leave more workers in limbo, bouncing from visa to visa.<\/p>— Clare O'Neil MP (@ClareONeilMP) April 27, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>