Perspectives on migrants 2010

Issues and debates relating to migrants, ethnicity and migration programs are common place within the Australian political and media landscape. The National Migrant Statistics Unit, through the \u27Perspectives on Migrants\u27 series attempts to provide informed commentary to assist those interested in these major issues. In the latest release: JOB SEARCH EXPERIENCE OF MIGRANTS: This article looks at the job search related experiences of migrants, broadly defined by their country of birth and year of arrival to Australia. The discussion is presented for two groups in the labour force; unemployed migrants (those seeking work) and recently employed migrants (those who started their current job in the last 12 months). The article explores various aspects including; previous work experience, occupations and levels of qualifications, the duration of current unemployment or time looking for work, the steps taken to attain work and also the difficulties faced in finding work. FORMS OF EMPLOYMENT - A COMPARISON OF AUSTRALIAN AND OVERSEAS BORN PERSONS: This article examines the types of employment in the Australian labour market for both Australian and overseas born people. Of particular interest is the type of employment migrants obtain once they become settled in the community and how this compares to that of the Australian born people in the workforce. The article focuses on the three broad types of employment; employees, independent contractors and business operators.   CUMULATIVE LIST OF PERSPECTIVES ON MIGRANTS ARTICLES This link includes the editions below. EDITION 1, FEBRUARY 2008 Birthplace and Religion Migrants\u27 Experiences of Crime Victimisation Overseas Students Migrants and English Proficiency EDITION 2, AUGUST 2008 People Born in China and India People Born in Africa People Born in the Middle East EDITION 3, APRIL 2009 Permanent Migration to Australia - An Overview by Eligibility Category Skilled Migration Migrant Characteristics and Settlement Outcomes of Secondary Applicants Temporary Migrants in Australia EDITION 4, MARCH 2010 Job Search Experience of Migrants Forms of Employment - A Comparison of Australian and Overseas Born Person