Govt Committee Urges Clearer Pathway to Retain Skilled Migrants and Top International Students

Govt Committee Urges Clearer Pathway to Retain Skilled Migrants and Top International Students
An Australian parliamentary committee has recommended easing pathway to permanent residency for skilled temporary workers and “best and brightest” international students . William West/AFP via Getty Images
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An Australian parliamentary committee has recommended easing the permanent residency pathway for skilled temporary workers and the “best and brightest” international students to help address the country’s skill shortages accentuated by the pandemic.

In its final report tabled to the federal parliament on August 9, the Joint Standing Committee on Migration  has laid out a detailed proposal  for  a more flexible migration system that can “adapt to emerging labour market needs.”