The Australian government, last week, unveiled its long-awaited Migration Strategy, providing a comprehensive vision for the country s migration system. As part of the plan, Australia is set to implement stringent visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers, aiming to slash its migrant intake by half over the next two years.
The issue of skilled migration was a focus at this week's government jobs summit where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged compromises between employers and unions to tackle the country's key economic challenges.
Australia will increase its permanent immigration numbers by 35,000 to 195,000 in the current financial year as it looks to shift its focus toward long-term migrants
Australian GTI visa a big draw for many highly skilled Indians despite pandemic
Australian GTI visa a big draw for many highly skilled Indians despite pandemic
Ishani Duttagupta | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Apr 15, 2021, 16:33 IST
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With the Australian government imposing strict travel restrictions and shutting its borders for several categories of international travellers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many Indians including business travellers and students are facing difficulties. However, for some highly skilled Indians, a new opportunity has emerged to move to the country with permanent residence benefits under the new Global Talent Independent (GTI) visa programme. With this programme, the Australian government is seeking to attract the best and brightest talent from across the world to help the country with post-Covid economic recovery.