Review of the General Skilled Migration Points Test: discussion paper

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16 February 2010This paper examines the effectiveness of the current Points Test in identifying potential migrants who will make the optimal contribution to Australia’s future economic challenges. 

The paper also examines the role of the Points Test in the context of the current skilled migration reform agenda, and is intended to generate discussion surrounding the selection factors relevant to meeting the agreed principles of a new Points Test. To promote discussion, this paper avoids suggesting a single preferred solution or outcome to the Points Test Review.  Instead, it seeks input on a number of key features of the Points Test.    

The propositions in this paper have been developed in the light of the outcomes of the Review of the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) and other measures announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 8 February 2010.

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Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/20432
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