Australian migration proposals for 2012

In a recent speech to our professional body, the Migration Institute of Australia, a senior immigration official outlined the framework of a new selection model, which they hope to implement by July 2012.

The idea that more radical changes are to be introduced will likely annoy migrants still getting used to the current system.

It seems that these new proposals require a lot more thought to ensure Australia can still remain attractive to skilled migrants and that forward planning for potential applicants can still be undertaken.

the following is an excerpt from the speech by Kruno Kukoc, First Assistant Secretary, Migration and Visa Policy Division;

"Another important reform initiative to streamline skilled migration to the benefit of Australia is the introduction of SkillSelect - from 1 July 2012.

SkillSelect is a new skilled migrant selection register which will capitalise on the point test system and will ensure the selection of the best and brightest skilled migrants from a pool of prospective migrants.

As most of you would be aware, SkillSelect is based on an electronic two-stage process whereby prospective migrants first submit an expression of interest and may subsequently be invited by the department to make a skilled migration visa application.

Employers will also have the option to access SkillSelect —allowing them to locate and contact prospective migrants that have shown an interest in employer sponsorship.

Currently, the department is formulating an implementation strategy which will lay out the mechanics of SkillSelect and will be submitted to the government by the end of this year."


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http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm