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Reform of the skilled migration visa process has been welcomed by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia


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By Biwa Kwan

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Reform of the skilled migration visa process has been welcomed by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia


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Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has outlined the federal government's response to a major review into the immigration system, with a key change to include a reduced intake of 185,000 fewer migrants over the budget’s four-year timeframe.

A new so-called skills in demand has also been announced with clear pathways to permanent residence.

Research and policy think tank the Committee for Economic Development of Australia has welcomed the reforms.

The CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Melinda Cilento, has spoken to told Biwa Kwan about how they believe replacing the single-employer-sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage visa is welcome.


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