This publication provides information on the characteristics of Australia's population, the composition of Australia's immigration programs, the economics of migration and the movement of people into and out of Australia. In 2011–12, Australia’s combined migration and humanitarian programs totalled 198 757, an increase of 8.9 per cent on the 2010–11 figure (182 452). Of this...

The focus of the Inquiry is on the Australian Government departments and agencies and responses are now being sought to this discussion paper. Access and Equity is the policy that requires that all Australians have equal access to Australian Government services for which they are eligible, no matter what their cultural background is or what...

The final report of the Knight Review into student visas has been released with many of its recommendations accepted by the government. The international education sector is one of Australia's largest export industries and is important to Australia in supporting bilateral ties with key partner countries, supporting employment in a broad range of occupations throughout...

According to this review, since 1998 there has been a growing number of non-citizens working in Australia without permission and that their presence is very often organised by intermediaries who abuse and exploit these workers. Australia has a remarkably effective system of border control but since at least 1998 many of those who enter lawfully...

In December 2010, the government appointed the Hon Michael Knight AO to conduct the first strategic review of the student visa program to help enhance the quality, integrity and competitiveness of the student visa program. On 7 March 2011, Mr Knight released a discussion paper and encouraged interested parties to make a written submission to...