Released on: January 3, 2008, 3:14 am

Press Release Author: Source: Kevin Andrews, Minister for Immigration and
Citizenship

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Press Release Summary: New research by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) shows that migrants accelerate their employment outcomes in the year
following their first six months in Australia.

Press Release Body: New research by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) shows that migrants accelerate their employment outcomes in the year
following their first six months in Australia.

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Kevin Andrews said today the third
Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia (LSIA3) showed that employment among
skilled migrants increased from 91 per cent after six months to 97 per cent after
they had been in Australia for 18 months.

'The research also shows a dramatic improvement for family-stream migrants where
employment increased from 80 per cent to 94 per cent in the year after their first
six months settling in,\' Mr Andrews said.

'Australia is the ideal destination for migrants - our strong economy is
complemented by our selection of young migrants with good English and recognised
skills.

'After 18 months in Australia, median earnings of skilled migrants are $47 000 a year.

'Skilled migrants living in regional and low-growth areas do even better, with 99
per cent employed after 18 months and average incomes around $50 000.\'

The longitudinal survey also showed the correlation of higher English language test
scores and better job outcomes, endorsing Government changes to the skilled
migration points test.

If migrants are to actively participate in the workforce, then at the very least
they need a reasonable command of English. It also makes sense if migrants are to
take advantage of everything that this country has to offer, both the economic and
social benefits.

LSIA3 interviewed almost 10 000 primary applicants from the skilled and family
migration streams who arrived in Australia or were granted visas onshore between
December 2004 and March 2005.

Source: Kevin Andrews, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

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