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December 09, 2021

2022 - 2023 Migration Program

SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS REGARDING THE 2022-23 MIGRATION PROGRAM 

The Migrant Workers Centre submitted our Lives in Limbo research report to the Department of Home Affairs as part of the 2022-23 Migration Program planning process. 

This submission addressed the following questions of the Department’s Discussion Paper:

  • Should the Australian Government increase/reduce/maintain the size of the Migration Program in 2022-23 and why?
  • How can Australia remain attractive to prospective migrants to support our recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 in the short term and support a future Australia for 2030 and beyond?

Click here to read our Lives in Limbo report

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