TOUGH measures such as restrictions on the number and type of overseas students coming to Australia, even curfews, have been canvassed in a report aimed at curbing violent attacks on overseas students. The report, by former Australian Institute of Criminology director Adam Graycar, falls short of recommending the measures, but still says students should be
Reduce Numbers for Better Security 14th July 2010 Read More »
THE threat to universities from a significant downturn in international students is real and immigration needs to better refine its visa integrity. These measures will ensure legitimate students aren’t being caught in the crackdown. Universities Australia chairman Peter Coaldrake has warned the federal government the sector isn’t exaggerating its fears that changes to immigration regulations
Overseas Student Market at Risk 23rd June, 2010 Read More »
THE business sector has strongly supported the idea of a “big Australia”. It believes it is regrettable that legitimate migration is being confused with the populism surrounding border protection. Article Link: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/business-supports-big-australia-and-regrets-legitimate-migrants-are-being-confused-with-asylum-seekers/story-fn59niix-1225894771681
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is breaking free from one of her predecessor’s main policy stances by announcing she is not interested in a “big Australia”. Article Link: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/27/2938009.htm
Gillard shuts door on ‘big Australia’ 27 June 2010 Read More »
Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison has flagged reducing Australia’s immigration level by 100,000 people a year to allow for sustainable population growth. Article Link:
Libs to Drop Immigration by 100,000 – 22 July 2010 Read More »
Tony Abbott will unveil a new policy on population and migration in the next few days, as both sides of politics compete to promote their opposition to a “big Australia.” Article Link: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-election/abbott-hints-at-tougher-population-policy-20100723-10o2b.html
Abbott Hints at Tougher Population Policy – 23 July 2010 Read More »
t is just 61 years since the first Australian citizenship ceremony, in 1949, when seven men, from Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Greece, Norway, Spain and Yugoslavia, travelled to Canberra as representatives of the states and territories where they lived, and became symbols of the New Australia. The 2493 people from 35 countries who became citizens that
Hysteria on Growth Threatens Successful Population Strategy – 24 July 2010 Read More »
Tony Abbott will grab the agenda before tomorrow night’s leaders’ debate with a new population policy, likely to include dramatic cuts to the migration intake. Article Link: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/abbott-set-to-reveal-cuts-to-migration-20100723-10oz3.html
Abbott Set to Reveal Cuts to Migration – 24 July 2010 Read More »
LUNCHTIME midweek in Campbelltown’s main street in the heart of western Sydney is a slow-moving affair. Cars drive in and out of the one-way street at a leisurely pace. Business is not exactly booming in most of the small, tired-looking shops. There’s plenty of room on the footpath for pedestrians. But underneath the languor, there’s
Immigration is Just Another Dirty Word – 23 July 2010 Read More »
POPULATION growth is necessary and need not conflict with economic, social and environmental sustainability. The statement comes from one of Labor’s three hand-picked population panellists. Article Link:
Sustainable Population Increase ‘Achievable’ – 23 July 2010 Read More »
