Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration March 2021

Australia’s skilled migration program is a high priority issue for business and its virtual shut down over the last 12 months has created major concerns as shortages have been exacerbated. As the economy seeks to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, skilled migration will be a very important component in the recovery of the economy in this post COVID period. Australia’s migration program can improve access to skills and stimulate economic growth only if the program is more responsive, less complex and less expensive.