A new report is shedding light on migration to Australia after COVID-19.
COVID-19 left Australia’s population older and smaller than expected.
Workers in hazardous material overalls are seen outside of a public housing tower along Racecourse Road in Melbourne.University of Sydney migration expert Angela Knox described the projections as “worrying” given Australia’s reliance on overseas workers. “They told these migrant workers that they should go home, and of course that is what many of those workers did. Those who decided to stay went through incredibly difficult times … have become much more wary of government, and much more wary of the kinds of opportunities on offer to them.”Reopening the border unsurprisingly ensured a “sharp increase” in migrant arrivals.
The number of international student arrivals jumped to 122,000 between December 2021 and October 2022.But the report accepts student arrivals pose "both upside and downside" risks, and are "sensitive" to Australia regaining a footing in the competitive international market. They'll also be dependent on restrictions in their home countries and how accessible online study is.
It has also accepted that short-term migration may be necessary to meet an election commitment, which would give all aged care residents 24/7 access to a registered nurse.
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