Dear members,
It has been a big week for the MIA with the QLD/NT state branch hosting a member support session yesterday, on the issues that have arisen from the changes announced on 1 July 2017 and the WA state branch hosting their state-wide conference to discuss new opportunities for regional migration, citizenship changes, student matters, cultural issues and the 457 visa changes.
MIA ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE: MELBOURNE – 8 – 10 NOVEMBER 2017
The MIA Board and staff look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne. We are bringing together the profession’s major stakeholders, including the Federal, State and Territory governments, profession leaders, policymakers, regulators, eminent RMA practitioners and other stakeholders.
The conference is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded delegates during the social functions.
Key areas to be highlighted during the program include:-
- Reduction in migration and the effect on the community and the economy
- Reduction in skilled occupations for migration and the impact on Australia’s industry
- Social impacts of citizenship changes
- Impact of the changing migration environment on Australia’s international student sector
- Social and cultural impacts of parent/partner/family visa changes
Please remember to submit your oral and/or poster papers for the conference (up to 250 words), including presentation title, author(s), company/institution and your email address, to conference@mia.org.au by 31 August 2017.
Please also make sure you book your flights and accommodation in advance as the conference is the day after Melbourne Cup.
Please also make sure you book your flights and accommodation in advance as the conference is the day after Melbourne Cup.
For more information and to register please visit the Conference website
MIA Awards 2017
Each year the MIA recognises outstanding individuals and organisations who promote and enhance the migration profession and the Institute.
Nominations for these prestigious awards are open to the membership. Three awards, Distinguished Service to Australian Immigration; Outstanding Coverage of Migration in the Media and the MIA Student of the Year Award, are also open annually to nominations from the wider community.
The MIA is currently accepting nominations for the following awards. Nomination forms are attached to each award or available to download from the website
click here .
Member benefits
Over the past few months we have been working on a range of exciting new member benefits. Be sure to check out our range of new and exciting offers and start taking advantage of the benefits today.
Further information click here .
Proposed Changes to English Language Test Too Harsh
The Government’s multicultural council says the proposed changes to the English language test for prospective citizens, are too harsh and especially unfair on refugees.
The Australian Multicultural Council, appointed by the social services minister, has made a submission to a Senate inquiry investigating the proposed citizenship changes. The council rejected the idea of a multiple-choice test to determine a person’s commitment to “Australian values” as an ineffective measure. They also submitted that in its search to improve national security, Australia must not lose its commitment to freedom and openness.
For more information please read click here
The Changing Face of Australia’s Population
A five-yearly survey in Australia has found that the face of the nation has become increasingly Asian. According to newly released data from Australia’s census for 2016, the country has, for the first time, more foreign-born residents from Asia than from Europe. By country, among the top five places of birth outside Australia were England, with 907,570 people, and New Zealand, with 518,466, but Asian nations are fast catching up.
For more information please read here
Resilience Among Registered Migration Agents In Australia
Reminder to please complete the survey link identifying the emotional pressures experienced by RMAs.Click here for the survey.
