Australian Immigration Daily News

• The Australian reports on Senator Dean Smith’s comments urging the Prime Minister to sanction an inquiry into Australia’s population policy. Senator Smith’s comments are motivated by a concern that the recent reduction in immigration does not adequately address community concerns regarding population levels and should go further.
• The Guardian reports on Peter Dutton’s praise of Australia’s reduction to immigration numbers, highlighting its benefit to Australia’s economy through an increase in skilled workers. This contradicts comments made by Scott Morrison who displayed concern towards the drop in immigration.

Dean Smith, Tony Abbott urge population debate to stop government perishing

Australian Financial Review, Other, 16/07/18, Andrew Tillett

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition should be the party of lower migration to strike a stark political difference to Labor, in the wake of backbench Liberal senator Dean Smith's call for a slowdown in population growth.

Migration program flexible, Michael Sukkar says

The Australian, Other, 16/07/18, Rachel Baxendale

Liberal frontbencher Michael Sukkar has downplayed calls for a Senate inquiry into Australia's population policy, arguing the government already maintains constant vigilance where migration levels are concerned.

PM pressed to act on population voters back migrant cut: Newspoll

The Australian, Other, 16/07/18, Greg Brown

Liberal senator Dean Smith is urging Malcolm Turnbull to sanction a wide-ranging Senate inquiry into Australia’s population policy, believing the recent reduction in immigration levels does not go far enough to ease community concerns about population growth.

Peter Dutton says migrant intake cut is good for economy

The Australian, Other, 15/07/18, Primrose Riordan

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has said the dramatic cut in the migration intake will be good for the economy despite recent warnings from Treasurer Scott Morrison a cut could swipe billions from the budget.

Shorten goes after work visas

Sydney Morning Herald, Video, 16/07/18

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the number of people arriving in Australia on temporary work visas is unacceptable.

Also reported online in the Canberra Times.

Liberal Dean Smith says lower immigration would give Australia 'time to breathe'

Guardian Australia, Other, 16/07/18, Katharine Murphy

The Western Australian Liberal Dean Smith says moderating the immigration intake would give Australia “time to breathe” and space to develop a population policy to allow proper planning while maintaining social cohesion.

Peter Dutton contradicts Morrison and says migrant cut positive for the economy

Guardian Australia, Other, 15/07/18, Katharine Murphy

Peter Dutton says a recent drop in the number of migrants settling permanently in Australia will be positive for the economy, contradicting Scott Morrison’s arguments that lower immigration levels cost the budget.

Regional Australia 'victim' of populist migration cut, key industry figure says

Guardian Australia, Other, 14/07/18, Paul Karp

Regional Australia and smaller metro areas are the “victims” of the “populist sentiment” that has driven the reduction of Australia’s migration intake by more than 20,000, the head of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

Senator Dean Smith calls for Senate inquiry into Australia's population policy

ABC Online, Other, 16/07/18

The politically charged issue of the immigration intake is back centre stage — with a prominent Government backbencher calling for a Senate inquiry into Australia's population policy.

Hypocrisy is blocking debate over immigration

Adelaide Now, Other, 14/07/18

In recent days, it’s good to hear Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, through administrative measures, has cut permanent migration from 183,000 to 162,000 over the past year.

Crikey Worm: Turnbull faces more pressure on migration

Crikey Media, Other, 16/07/18, Dean Smith

Western Australia Liberal senator Dean Smith has written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Treasurer Scott Morrison and Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton urging support for a year-long Senate inquiry into Australia’s population policy, arguing that recent migration cuts have not gone far enough to address community concerns.

Liberal senator calls for inquiry into Australia's population policy

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 16/07/18, James Elton-Pym

Well-known backbench senator Dean Smith says Australia needs a respectful debate on immigration levels and the rate of population growth.

Government warned economy at risk by reduction in permanent migration

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 15/07/18

The annual intake of permanent migrants to Australia has fallen to its lowest level since 2007.

Should Australia's migrant intake increase or decrease?

6PR, Other, 13/07/18

Australia's annual permanent migrant intake has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade after a Federal Government crackdown on dodgy claims.

Peter Dutton contradicts Morrison and says migrant cut positive for the economy

desiaustralia.com, Other, 16/07/18

Peter Dutton says a recent drop in the number of migrants settling permanently in Australia will be positive for the economy, contradicting Scott Morrison's arguments that lower immigration levels cost the budget.

Tough talk

Inside Story, Other, 15/07/18, Abul Rizvi

In an “exclusive” on the front page of Friday's Australian, Simon Benson reports that migrant numbers for 2017–18 were 28,000 below the announced ceiling of 190,000.

Dutton: Reduced number of migrants will have ‘positive effect' on economy

startsat60.com, Other, 15/07/18

On Friday it was revealed that the number of people making the move to Australia has been slashed by more than 10 per cent, as permanent migration figures have reached their lowest point for more than a decade.

How has visa policy changed in the new financial year?

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 16/07/18, Helen Chen

The visa changes have affected prospective skilled migration visa applicants, businesses sponsoring skilled migrants, as well as all points-test based visa applications.

Our Australia: Changes in Skilled Migration Visa

SBS.COM.AU, Other, 15/07/18, Raymond Selvaraj

The Australian visa changes came into effect on 1 July affect prospective skilled migration visa applicants or points-test based visa applications.

Australian resident number 25 million due next month

Sydney Morning Herald, Other, 15/07/18, Nigel Gladstone

In the early hours of a Wednesday next month Australia will pass a historic milestone.

'It's changed tremendously': Sydney restaurateurs on the chef's life

Canberra Times, Other, 15/07/18, Caitlin Fitzsimmons

“A horrendous experience in a horrible kitchen.” That's how acclaimed chef Darren Robertson describes his apprenticeship at age 18 in Britain.

Australia's population tipped to hit 25 million years earlier than forecast

9News.com.au, Other, 16/07/18, Lane Calcutt

A prominent Liberal senator wants an inquiry into Australia's population, with new forecasts showing it'll hit 25 million, years ahead of previous predictions.

Another person every 83 seconds

Daily Mail Australia, Other, 15/07/18, Monica O'Shea

Australia's population is on the rise and is predicted to reach 25 million in less than a month.  The country is adding one extra person every 83 seconds, taking into account births, deaths, and migrants. 

Greek-Speaking Caregivers Sought in Australia

greekreporter.com, Other, 16/07/18, John Smith

Greek caregivers are being offered the chance to work in Australia to tend to the needs of elderly Greek-Australians.

Labour hire 'scourge': Public forum called for Mackay

whitsundaycoastguardian.com.au, Other, 15/07/18, Melanie Plane

Labour hire practices across the Mackay district will be in the spotlight tomorrow night as a public meeting is held on the issue.