This report provides information on Australian labour market conditions for people interested in working in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis and organisations providing services to migrants and visa applicants. The report notes that while the Australian labour market continues to perform well, there are ongoing signs of an easing of labour market conditions.

The report examines the labour market experiences of migrants, analyzing their integration pathways and outcomes, including their participation in entrepreneurship. It finds that although migration is at record levels for the second year in a row, labour market outcomes for migrants are also at record high levels. The authors concede that high migration puts pressure...

This in-depth analysis of the Australian health and medical research workforce in 2024 provides insights into the characteristics, career pathways and challenges. The audit highlights issues with gender disparities in senior roles, job insecurity, and the importance of funding stability and recommends improving data processes to guide future policy.

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.

This report seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the main facets of the migration system and to make recommendations in-line with the evidence gathered over the course of the inquiry that complement the Government’s reform agenda. It makes 73 recommendations, covering much of the operations and functions of the migration system and the wider...