State and Territory Ministers convened in Melbourne for the inaugural Ministerial Migration Roundtable, led by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Hon Andrew Giles MP. The primary focus of the meeting was to propel collaboration on Australia’s migration planning and reaffirm commitments outlined in the recently unveiled Migration Strategy.
Minister Giles, who chaired the Roundtable on Tuesday, highlighted the significant reforms articulated in the Migration Strategy, emphasising the Australian Government’s dedication to constructing a migration system that efficiently caters to the nation’s needs while ensuring fairness for migrants and employers.
State and Territory Ministers threw their weight behind the Australian Government’s commitment, underscoring their indispensable role in shaping migration policy. They vowed to ensure that migration remains responsive to the evolving skill requirements of local economies, employers, and communities.
A pivotal decision made by the National Cabinet on 16 August 2023, aimed at better coordinating Australia’s migration settings, was also acknowledged by the Ministers. They collectively endorsed extending the outlook of the Migration Program through a groundbreaking multi-year planning model. This, they believe, will align migration planning more closely with skills priorities, population dynamics, and infrastructure development across all levels of government.
Outlining key outcomes achieved through a cross-jurisdictional Working Group, Minister Giles announced the endorsement of key principles guiding the development of the multi-year planning model. Ministers expressed support for a model that enhances transparency and certainty in state and territory nomination allocations.
The Ministers welcomed opportunities for jurisdictions to collaborate with the Department of Home Affairs in revitalizing State Migration Plans as a potential mechanism for implementing a revised nomination allocations approach.
Deliberations on various visa categories aimed at addressing skill shortages and improving economic outcomes featured prominently in the discussions. The Ministers pledged to engage in further talks regarding potential reform actions outlined in the Migration Strategy.
These discussions aim to address skills needs and shortages through a targeted migration system, including the planned consultation on regional migration and the Working Holiday Maker program, set to commence in early 2024.
Emphasising the urgency to address current skills shortages, Ministers committed to bi-annual meetings. These gatherings will strengthen collaboration on migration settings, aligning with the broader scope of the Skills and Workforce Ministerial Council.
The Ministers’ consensus reflects a concerted effort to shape a migration landscape that not only meets the immediate needs of the nation but also lays the groundwork for a more adaptive and responsive system in the years to come.
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