Temporary migration has grown in Australia considerably since the turn of the century. There are now over 2.4 million individuals in Australia living or working on temporary visas, fundamentally shaping Australian society and the Australian economy. This report outlines the nature of temporary migration in Australia, and highlights the vulnerability of temporary entrants in certain...

The flood of migrant workers that has helped sustain the long economic boom has all but dried up following the COVID-19-induced closure of Australia's borders. Putting to one side the merits or otherwise of the labour market testing system, Mr Tudge's claim needs context.

The Federal Government is predicting a 30 per cent drop in the number of migrants this financial year, and an 85 per cent drop in 2020-21 (compared with 2018-19). Some argue the coronavirus-induced slump offers an opportunity to rethink Australia's migration program.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to the Australian Government reaching its target of 17,100 offshore refugee resettlement visas in 2019-20 and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) achieving its goal of supporting the resettlement of 70,000 refugees globally in 2020.

Border closures and other mobility restrictions were one of the first measures taken by nation states across the world in response to the spread of COVID-19. This short policy paper outlines some suggestions that can stimulate widespread discussion about the best way in which to take Australia and other countries forward both in the immediate...