High Demand for Medical Staff

The Australian Government cut the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration intake in March 2009 by 14 per cent from 133 500 to 115 000 and reduced planning levels for the permanent skilled migrant intake in the overall 2009-10 migration program to 108100 places.

‘This is in direct response to the economic slowdown and represents an overall drop of almost 20 per cent on previous planning levels,’ Senator Evans said.

‘The migration intake in the coming year reflects the economic conditions while ensuring employers can gain access to skilled professionals in industries still experiencing skills shortages such as healthcare.

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