In May 2024, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Australia was pleased to be given the opportunity to provide a submission in response to the Jobs and Skills Australia Consultation: Draft Core Skills Occupations List.
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø endorses a consistent and significant immigration initiative that prioritises the influx of younger, well-qualified individuals, alongside programs for humanitarian and family reuniting purposes. We acknowledge the valuable economic contributions that the immigration of skilled individuals brings to Australia.
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has advocated for changes to reform the points test on areas, pinpointing areas that could yield the most significant benefits for Australia's economy. Such reforms are aimed at drawing a younger demographic to settle in Australia, bringing in individuals with high employability or sought-after skills, and encouraging skilled professionals to reside and contribute in regions where their expertise and talents are in the greatest demand.
ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø is in general concurrence with the migration strategy recommendations regarding the critical function of Jobs and Skills Australia to create and upkeep an evidence-based, dynamic list of occupations in high demand that aligns with changing workforce demographics.
Scenario
In preparing this submission, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø assessed a scenario where the number of offshore permanent migrants is increased by a cumulative 200,000 over the next six years.
In this scenario, real GDP in 2030 is estimated to be about $26 billion higher than in a baseline projection where the migrant intake is consistent with the profile set out in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
