Refugee entrepreneurs stimulate Australian economy

Iranian refugee, Hamid Ariento.

Iranian refugee, Hamid Ariento. Source: SBS

A new report has found evidence that, with the right support, refugee entrepreneurs provide million-dollar economic benefits to Australia.A three-year pilot program has seen 68 per cent of graduates move off Centrelink payments, with some also paying company tax and generating new jobs.



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