Calls for better use of migrants' skills

Political, business and community leaders have gathered in Melbourne to find ways to better use the skills of migrants, as it emerged that many cab drivers are qualified doctors and engineers.

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Published 14 November 2011 8:10pm

Updated 26 August 2013 9:20am

By Gareth Boreham

Source: SBS

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Political, business and community leaders have gathered in Melbourne to find ways to better use the skills of migrants, as it emerged that many cab drivers are qualified doctors and engineers.

African community leaders have warned of 90 per cent unemployment among migrants, because their qualifications are considered worthless in Australia.

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