Skilled migration strategy falls victim to red tape busters

[Alan Collett]

http://theconversation.com/skilled-migration-strategy-falls-victim-to-red-tape-busters-28062

 

Although few working Australians would be familiar with the work of the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency, all of us depend on it to some degree.

 

In a shortsighted move, the government has decided to abolish the agency, and the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency Repeal Bill is currently before the Senate.

What does the agency do?

 

The AWPA identifies skill shortages in the domestic economy, and those it deems too severe to be met by the current domestic workforce are then added to the Skilled Occupation List. An overseas worker can apply for permanent residency in Australia, so long as they possess the necessary skills. For other skill shortages, AWPA advocates greater domestic training and investment, thereby encouraging the government to invest in developing the local workforce.

 

Best regards.

[VERYSTORMY]

To be honest Alan, given the list has not in my 6 years of being involved in the boards here / going through 3 visas had much relevance to the job situation on the ground. Then it can only be a good cost saving.

[wrussell]

To be honest Alan, given the list has not in my 6 years of being involved in the boards here / going through 3 visas had much relevance to the job situation on the ground. Then it can only be a good cost saving.

 

I agree.