Regional visas are a growing part of Australia’s skilled migration system. They are intended to support regional economies and ease pressure on major cities. However this analysis finds many regional visa holders are not in places the public may think of as 'regional'. It concludes that regional policy may not be having its desired effect.

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWRs) are granted through temporary visas that allow international students to remain and work in the host country after graduation. This research note investigates the economic consequences of extending PSWRs durations. While extending PSWRs was effective in increasing enrolments, it did not lead to clear improvements in international graduates’ labour market outcomes.

This paper investigates the impacts of recent legislation designed to reduce 'visa hopping' in Australia by reducing onshore applications from existing visa holders. The paper forecasts the impact on Australia's skilled labour market by analysing demographic data, finding that the reform will predominately impact low-skilled migrants from low-income countries.