Migration Policies of Australia

This article discusses the migration policies of Australia and their contribution to the nation's evolution, social solidity, and economic development. It explores the different streams of the migration program and the focus on increasing the benefits of immigration. The article also highlights the competition Australia faces with other countries and the need for proper risk management in immigration programs. Additionally, it mentions the annual planning and allocation of places for migrants based on skills, family reasons, and special eligibility.

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According to Robertson (2014), a contribution has been made by well-supervised
migration in Australia to the evolution, richness and social solidity of the nation. Immigration is
a significant feature of Australia as a nation. The population of the nation have risen from a
number of seven million population to twenty five million. This change is from the period of
second world war to the present day. Australia ensures an immense social solidity and a huge
support from the public regarding the immigration strategies. Immigration has contributed to the
economic development of the nation (Akbari & MacDonald, 2014). The exceedingly capable
migrants provision the labor market and subsidizes to tax and revenue. The program of migration
of the nation is very well planned. Federal government of the nation assigns places and
residences every year for the population who wants to migrate to Australia everlastingly. For
instance, according to the migration strategy of the 2010-2011 year, 168700 places were
assigned. These places included 113850 places for the talent stream, 54550 places in the
domestic stream and 300 for distinctive worthiness places. The original national immigration
assortment of Australia was formed in 1945. The primary push for the program of migration was
the Second World War and the repercussion of the war (McDonald, 2015).
The most recent migration program is the 2019-2020 program (Permanent Migration
Program). The primary emphasis of the 2019-2020 program is to increase the advantages of
immigration for the population of Australia as whole (Hugo, 2014). There are three main streams
for the purpose of the program. The first stream is the Skill stream. This stream develops the
creative capability of the economic circumstances of the nation and fulfils the skill deficiencies
in the labor market, comprising those in regional area of Australia. The second stream is known
as the Family stream. This stream provides the permission to citizens of Australia and the
perpetual inhabitants of the country to come together with close clan members, including

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spouses, companions and other reliant relatives. The third stream is the Special Eligibility
stream. Under this stream, visas are provided to the individuals who do not fall under the above
two categories and this includes the previous inhabitants of the country (Koslowski, 2014).
The program of temporary immigration is a significant characteristic of the economy of
the nation of Australia. This program focuses mainly on the overall tourism and the education.
The concept of temporary immigration influences the variations that arise due to impermanent
population (Phillips & Simon-Davies, 2016).
The government of Australia always try to search for methods and ways in order to
develop the permanent Migration Program. Fresh changes have been made in relation to the
strengthening of the age and the necessities for the English language to make sure that the nation
appeals the most experienced and capable migrants. The changes made shall enhance the
economic results of the year 2019-2020.
It is very evident that the immigrants mostly settle in the capital cities of the country, for
instance Melbourne, South East Queensland and Sydney. The growth of migration has been
primarily focused in the above-mentioned cities. The regional area of Australia is not
experiencing any growth in the population through migration. However, opportunities are
present in these areas, but the growth of the population in the regional areas is insignificant. This
is because of the fact that the major portion of the immigrants are settling down in the capitals of
the nation (Castles, Ozkul & Cubas, 2015). The economic conditions of any particular region
shall increase if the immigrants can make relevant contribution.
Australia as a nation is in competition with other countries. The main aim of the nation is
to remain beautiful and gorgeous to appeal more number of migrants. Australia is ready to be in

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the competition with the other countries in relation to support innovation, technological
advancement, research in the field of science and industrialization. Even in the 2019-2020 year
calendar, Australia is primarily aiming to stay in the competition with the various other nations
and countries, and the nation is making sure that the Visa systems are organized properly in
order to appeal the talented and capable migrants who will provide productivity and
developments to the country. Australia is managing and developing the academic industry and
the entrepreneurship section of the nation. The main competitors of Australia are the nations of
Europe and the nations of the American continent. However, according to Reid et. al. (2014),
there are threats involved in such immigration programs. These dangers must be dealt with
properly. While these programs ensure a smooth functioning of the processes of immigrations
without any disruptions, it must also be kept in mind that there are people who only want to
cause trouble and danger to the nation. Therefore, the risk factor is very high and various cases
of the program must need amplified inspection, including superior character checks and a
deliberation that the community and society of the Australian Subcontinent is protected. The
manifestation of the Home Affairs contains scope to develop the immigration programs along
with the idea of enhancing the security of the country by focusing primarily on any dangers or
risk factors.
The extent and structure of the program of migration is conducted every year on the
grounds of the procedure for the budget of the government of the country. The federal and state
governments and the public at large are consulted and informed about the programs. Such
information knowledge include forecasts about the labor structure; research of the global
scenario, migration strategies of different other nations. Such information or data is required to
plan the programs each and every year.

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Therefore, to conclude, it might be said that Australian subcontinent has an exclusive
program structure for migration. The temporary programs are for the purpose of the tourists and
short stays for educational purposes. The permanent structure for migration programs are
established to obtain a series of social, cultural and economic consequences. The program is
maintained in a stable manner every year and each year the places are allocated for the migrants
regarding their skills, family reasons and others with special eligibility.

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