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Statistics show Australia doesn’t need these migrants
Australia's immigration program has been slammed by an expert, who says it is not really aimed at addressing skills shortages. Population expert Bob Birrell, a former Monash University professor and now head of the Australian Population Research Institute, has released new analysis on the skilled migration program that confirms many can’t find jobs. Mr Birrell points out that supporters of high immigration levels often spruik the role of migrants in delivering scarce skills. But he found the idea that the program was attracting migrants with in-demand skills was “a myth”. “Only a small proportion of ... (full story)