This policy brief examines the self-reported English language skills of nearly 2,400 humanitarian migrants in an Australian study over 10 years, from 2013–14 to 2023. The first part of the brief examines trends in four dimensions of English language skills. The second part investigates the understanding of spoken English in greater detail.

This report provides evidence of economic participation trends among resettled refugees, the potential or ‘latent’ labour force capacity in this group and the timing of ‘transitions’ into the labour force. The report focuses specifically on the relationship between family dynamics and employment. It points to possible barriers that could be reduced or eliminated through policy...

This report investigates the outcomes for humanitarian migrants in the Building a New Life in Australia study, examining differences between groups and factors over the 10 years of settlement. It shows significant developments across key indicators including labour force participation, language acquisition, education and training, social connection and health. The report highlights the importance of...

This report recommends that the Australian government should allow Temporary Protection visa (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise visa (SHEV) holders to access a simplified residency pathway.

This paper examines how unemployment and income loss for temporary humanitarian visa holders impacts on their health and well-being, and projects some of the subsequent fiscal implications for State and Territory governments.