Migration and labour markets

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Why do the states want a bigger say in Australia’s migration system?
Our research shows states would actually be better off if the federal government no longer allowed them to nominate which skilled migrants they want.
12.06.2024 News

Cutting permanent migration may make housing cheaper, but it will definitely make us poorer
Migrants contribute greatly to Australia’s prosperity and shape our diverse society. Skilled migrants in particular lift the productivity of local workers and boost government…
11.06.2024 Blog

Data are helping to reshape Australia’s migration system
But limited analytical capability in the public service means the data aren’t yet used to their full potential.
11.06.2024 News

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Aruna Sathanapally
CEO and Economic Prosperity and Democracy Program Director
Brendan Coates
Housing and Economic Security Program Director
Trent Wiltshire
Economic Prosperity Deputy Program Director

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