About 173,000 non-New Zealanders migrated to the country in 2023. With a population of 5.3 million, New Zealand has been seeing a surge in migration since 2022. | World News
New Zealand tightens employment visa program after record migration, implementing English language requirements and skill thresholds to prioritize locals
Rest of World News: Australia has paused applications for individuals who invest more than A$5 million ($3.3 million) into the country as part of a broader immigration policy overhaul designed to entice more skilled migrants.
The shift from family migration towards skilled migrants changed settlement patterns in the first two decades of this century. But these skilled migrants still get paid less than non-migrants.
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.