A Migration System for Australia’s Future
On 2 September 2022, the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, announced a comprehensive review of Australia’s migration system to ensure it better meets existing challenges and sets a clear direction for the coming decades.
The Minister appointed three eminent persons to guide a review of Australia’s migration system. This review will inform a Strategy: A Migration System for Australia’s Future (the Strategy). They are Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, Dr Joanna Howe and Mr John Azarias.
On 15 November 2022, public submissions were opened on the Department of Home Affairs website, and a Discussion Paper was published to inform submissions. Submissions will close on 15 December 2022. Submissions can be lodged on A Migration System for Australia’s Future – Public Submissions.
Targeted consultations with stakeholders are anticipated to take place in late January - early February 2023 to test and refine ideas for reform.