The 1999-2000 immigration program

Beginning in July 1999, major changes to the way skilled migrants are selected will be introduced. The new criteria will better target the skills needed by Australian employers. However, because overseas students trained in Australia are to be given the highest selection priority and because universities are rapidly expanding places for such students, there is a risk that opportunities for local aspirants in some professional areas will diminish. Previous article ends on p. 48 Copyright. Monash University and the author/