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Australia January 10, 2011 – To better allocate its resources, the Australian business sector and migration employment advocates are calling on the Immigration Department to better allocate its resources. They want to point out a backlog of applications from skilled wanting to migrate in Australia. It is said that about 140 thousand people are waiting to have their skilled visa applications processed. They also urge the Federal Government to be more consultative on deciding which workers should come to Australia.

According to Australia’s Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, the backlog in applications from skilled workers overseas wanting to come to Australia will continue to – wherein not everyone can be accepted. He said that they have made significant changes to reflect the demand for skilled labor and skilled migration. Due to changes to changes to Australia’s skilled migration program last February, some of the applicants who have applied to work in Australia may no longer be eligible. This may include removing hairdressers and cooks from the list of skilled occupations in demand in Australia.

There is a strong need for skilled workers in industries such as health, the aged sector, construction and energy resources in many areas across Australia as said by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Chief Executive, Peter Anderson. Mr. Anderson urges the Immigration Department to do more to address the pile up of applications from potential workers. He suggested relocation of resources to ensure speed up on assessment process.

Chief Executive Officer of the Migration Institute of Australia, Maurene Horder, agrees and believes her organization can take part on helping the Immigration Department to lessen the number of backlog of application from skilled migrants. She explained that they are actually thinking some ways how to speed up the process and to work more closely with the government in extending some of these sorts of systems.

source:
radioaustralia