Australia could double migration by 2054 and boost economy LINK Australia could double its annual permanent migration over the next 40 years and reap significant economic benefits for the average person, according to a new report.
But it could do so only with better long-term planning around population growth, with policies focused on infrastructure provision, urban congestion and environmental degradation.
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (Ceda) has released a report, “Migration: the economic debate”. It makes 17 recommendations to improve Australia’s migration program, saying changes are required to ensure it remains one of the best programs in the world. Bureau of Statistics figures show net overseas migration in 2014-15 recorded an annual increase of 168,200 people. Net overseas migration is the net gain or loss of population through immigration to Australia and emigration from Australia. But Ceda said that figure could rise to 400,000 by 2054, bringing beneficial economic consequences, if important changes were made to the program. Stephen Martin, the chief executive of Ceda, said Australia’s migration program had strong community support, but key aspects had the potential to undermine that support.
“Concern over migration both domestically and internationally has been increasing, driven by fear-mongering coupled with genuine community (albeit misplaced) concern about security,” Martin said.
“Public policy improvements are needed to ensure previous strong community support for migration is re-established, fair treatment for both temporary and permanent migrants, and that the country continues to reap the economic benefits from the skills that a balanced migration program brings.”
The report called for an overhaul of the 457 visa program for temporary workers, saying the current system leaves migrants open to exploitation. It said it was no longer “inappropriate” to allow employers to say which occupations are in shortage, because that left a mismatch in supply and demand.
It recommended the ministerial advisory council on skilled migration be overhauled so its membership included equal representation from business and unions, and independent experts.
It said the council should also adopt an “evidence-based approach” to gathering information on which occupations should form part of the “occupational shortage list”, relying on input from stakeholders – through a formal and transparent submissions process – and on economic data.
It said the council’s deliberations and recommendations should then be made publicly available.
It also recommended that Australia’s working holiday visa program be capped, and that penalties for exploiting migrant workers be increased.
It supported a recent Productivity Commission recommendation to shift to a “universal points test” for permanent skilled migrants, and to tighten entry requirements relating to age, skills and English-language proficiency.
It said policymakers should also explore options to encourage settlement in regional areas, in particular Northern Australia, given the focus on driving investment and growth in that region.
The 17 recommendations include: * Consider the impact of the current migration program on Melbourne and Sydney and subsequent future infrastructure and services requirements. * Provide a more robust model for determining occupation shortages with respect of 457 visas. * Shift to a universal points test for permanent skilled migrants and tighten entry requirements relating to age, skills and English-language proficiency. * Review and cap the working holiday visa program and possibly introduce a purpose-built guest worker program for specific industries struggling to attract adequate low-skilled workers. * Increase penalties for exploiting migrant workers. * Improve settlement services and support, access to English language pro-grams and recognition of foreign qualifications.
Martin said with the right policies, Australia’s annual permanent migration intake could be increased significantly.
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Australia could double its annual permanent migration over the next 40 years and reap significant economic benefits for the average person, according to a new report.
Who writes this crap?
Lots of things could happen by 2054.
We could see the worlds population decimated by plague or war?
We could hit the technological singularity and have our lives uploaded into another dimension?
2054 is a long way off.
Matthew, 30 Jan 2016, 09:21 AM Your simplistic view is so flawed it is not worth debating. The current oversupply will be swallowed in 12 months. By the time dumb shits like you realise this prices will already be rising.
We could see the worlds population decimated by plague or war?
We could hit the technological singularity and have our lives uploaded into another dimension?
2054 is a long way off.
CEDA does. It's independent research by a non-profit organization. Reality is that it's "research for hire", except that the way it works is that the fees are solicited via "donation." Nobody does this stuff for free.
CEDA does. It's independent research by a non-profit organization. Reality is that it's "research for hire", except that the way it works is that the fees are solicited via "donation." Nobody does this stuff for free.
You forgot to mention the BBQ's and the suburbanites.
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You forgot to mention the BBQ's and the suburbanites.
Well yes, that's important. The suburbanites see the media, which is usually drawn from a media release by the research organization. The manner in which the media release is framed means that the suburbanites usually pick up on the ideas that the media wants to highlight. such as " double migration by 2054 and boost economy". The suburbanites will share that at the BBQ to feel good about themselves and look informed, when the reality is that they have little to no understanding of the research objectives and findings.
Well yes, that's important. The suburbanites see the media, which is usually drawn from a media release by the research organization. The manner in which the media release is framed means that the suburbanites usually pick up on the ideas that the media wants to highlight. such as " double migration by 2054 and boost economy". The suburbanites will share that at the BBQ to feel good about themselves and look informed, when the reality is that they have little to no understanding of the research objectives and findings.
You should go long Matador BBQ's - this will boost their sales - No?
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CEDA does. It's independent research by a non-profit organization. Reality is that it's "research for hire", except that the way it works is that the fees are solicited via "donation." Nobody does this stuff for free.
You should go long Matador BBQ's - this will boost their sales - No?
Tha next two 'backyard Barbies' I got pencilled inta me 'busy' social calendar ( ) are:
1. A get tagether wif some old friends 'n associates - Think I'll give it tha skip tho? As it'll most likely just basically be a bunch of boring old farts sitting around talking about 'tha good ole days' 'n going blah blah about their retirements 'n/or retirement plans; Or if they're not retired, how cum they're not; 'N trying ta convince those who are retired that not bein' retired's not really THAT bad. (Tho technically it's not a barby I 'spose - Wot wif it bein' nosh up in tha city 'n all), and
2. A gathering wot's primarily for working chefs 'n their families - Not met them before - Tho have a damn strong suspicion they'll be a pretty eclectic bunch. But anyway, given I gather tha two main things that pretty much most chefs are likely ta have in common are a fondness of food 'n grog, then Yep I'll definitely be at that turnout - Inshallah ... (Tho sadly, yet again, I suspect it's possible tha barby just may not get lit?)
But anyway, I don't reckon migration (or house prices) are at all likely ta get a mention at either of those 'barbies'?
'Course if ya truly do wanna hear migration discussed at an Aussie barby, then ya could join One Nation I 'spose? ('N wait for ya invite ta tha next gathering of 'tha faithful' ... )
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