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Australia to allow more skilled migrants to ease shortage
Australia said on Sunday it was relaxing its migration programme to allow more skilled workers into the country.
- Agencies
- Published: 08:13 February 17, 2008
Sydney: Australia said on Sunday it was relaxing its migration programme to allow more skilled workers into the country.
"Employer-sponsored visas are the highest priority because they put a migrant worker directly into a skilled job," said Chris Evans, Immigration and Citizenship minister.
The government will also expand the working holiday visa programme for young people, a move which is expected to benefit the tourism and construction industries.
Australia's jobless rate is at a three-decade low and most companies face a labour shortage.
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