In the media

New global campaign celebrates positive impact of migration on communities worldwide
A global campaign launching, 'It Takes a Community', spotlights migrants and fellow community members who contribute to building stronger and more inclusive societies, especially taking into account their roles during the current pandemic. This project is driven by national and local stakeholders: governments, businesses, youth networks and civil society. It is facilitated by the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) (29 March 2021). More...

In practice and courts and publishing

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
Inquiry into the efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow for family and partner reunions. The Senate has referred an inquiry into family and partner reunion visa classes to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 10 August 2021. See the terms of reference. More...

Joint Standing Committee on Migration: Skilled migration in a post-COVID Australia - New inquiry into Australia's skilled migration program is an important opportunity to examine broad settings behind the program
Skilled migrants make a vital contribution to Australia. The Committee will consider how we attract entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and highly skilled migrants to make Australia their first choice to invest, establish businesses and create jobs. Submissions addressing the remaining terms of reference closed on 31 March 2021. More...

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