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📢 Exciting Changes in Australia's Skilled Migration Points Test! 🚀 Reform to Skilled Migration Points Test Introduction The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy, released on December 11, 2023, proposes significant reforms to the skilled migration points test. Identified Issues - **Inefficiency**: The current system fails to identify candidates with the best long-term potential. - **Temporary Migrants**: Challenges in transitioning to permanent residency. - **Partner Contributions**: Lack of recognition. - **Gender Fairness**: Ensuring equal opportunities. Proposed Reforms - **Labour Market Success**: Prioritize characteristics that predict successful integration into skilled work. - **Updated Occupation Lists**: Align with current and future market needs. - **English Proficiency**: Higher proficiency levels earn more points. - **Education**: Emphasize higher qualifications. - **Work Experience**: Value quality over quantity. - **Partner Contributions**: Recognize partner skills and experience. - **Support for Migrant Women**: Ensure gender equality. - **Transparent Pathways**: Clear criteria for permanent residency. Conclusion These reforms aim to create a fairer, more efficient skilled migration system that better aligns with Australia’s economic needs. #MigrationReform #SkilledMigration #Australia #EconomicGrowth #LabourMarketSuccess #Education #GenderEquality #Transparency

According to the European Institute for Gender Equality, labor market participation and family reunification are among the main gender issues in migration and integration policies. The measures defining entry onto the labor market in the EU often fail to recognise intrinsic differences among genders. For example, the admission schemes in the labor market are often seeking domains where women are less presented, which impacts negatively on migrant women employability. The report on migration and Agenda 2030 implemented through the Faces of Migration program in Slovenia, addresses that in the study entitled "Analysis of Employment of Foreign Workers in Slovenia". https://lnkd.in/edmr7vBA

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want to acknowledge the particular challenges faced by migrant women, girls and LGBTQI individuals. According to IOM - UN Migration, an increasing number of women are migrating independently from Central America and the Caribbean. Migration has the potential to create positive outcomes and contribute to women's empowerment. It can open opportunities for: higher income, asset ownership, self-esteem, decision-making power and new autonomy. On the other hand, gender and migration can intersect to produce negative outcomes, such as multiple forms of discrimination, exploitation, and stigmatization. One of the strategies put forward by the Global Compact on Migration addresses both gender inequalities and gender-based violence through national labor laws, employment policies and programs. This approach recognizes the independence, agency and leadership of women and seeks to reduce their vulnerability by increasing their access to labor markets. Learn more about how gender-based violence affects migrant women, girls and LGBTQI individual: https://lnkd.in/dGuDZKsk #immigration #womenshistorymonth #genderbasedviolence

Happy International Women’s Day and happy women’s history month from Scale Without Borders. Today, and every day, we especially celebrate immigrant women. Statistics Canada shows that in 2022 over 4.2 million immigrant women were contributing actively to the labour market. But Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada also tells us that racialized newcomer women are overrepresented in low-wage sectors. Statistics Canada showed us in 2019 that immigrant women made over 20% less earnings than Canadian-born women. We cannot celebrate International Women’s Day without celebrating immigrant women. We cannot celebrate immigrant women without shedding light on the barriers they face and coming together to address them. This is your invitation to join the conversation and the action, whether you’re an ally, employer, or newcomer woman. Happy International Women’s Day to all. Source: https://lnkd.in/g3tvtqXj

🎯 Points Test Review! ✅One of the key areas of future reform outlined in the Migration Strategy was exploring ‘a reformed points test to better identify migrants who will drive Australia’s long-term prosperity. The points test should focus on targeting the skills Australia needs now and in the future. ✅The Department of Home Affairs is inviting submissions to the review of the points test until 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 24 May 2024. Submissions can be made on the Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Some of the key questions that the Department of Home Affairs will be considering are: 1️⃣Question One: How can we design the points test to best target migrant success in finding a skilled job?  2️⃣Question Two: How can we better target points tested visas to meet Australia’s skills needs? 3️⃣Question Three: How should we redesign the points allocated to age to better select younger migrants?  4️⃣Question Four: How should we design the points allocations for partners to best reflect their potential labour market contributions?  5️⃣Question Five: How could the points test support gender equality in the Australian labour market? 6️⃣Question Six: How should transition arrangements for the points test reforms work? 7️⃣Question Seven: How regularly should the points test be reviewed? What should reviews consider? ▶For more information and to view the discussion paper visit: https://lnkd.in/g98fkeG3   ✅Join the conversation and share your insights on how the points test can be refined. 👉If you need expert assistance on applying for a general skilled visa contact our team of Registered Migration Agents at Better Life Migration at 0415 419 414 or reach out to us at bit.ly/Liaisewithus 

Panel Reflection: Addressing Vulnerability in Employment 🌍 📅 28 November 2023, Brussels - "Lost and Found: Reimagining of Europe's Employment Policies" Panel 1 Highlights: "Tackling Vulnerability: The Gender and Migration Dilemma Among 25+ NEETs" 〰 Eszter Kósa (Binda Consulting International Ltd): Discussing the unique challenges faced by migrant NEETs. 〰 Vojtěch Dvořák (IREAS): Shedding light on the gender aspects in NEETs. 〰 Tasos Vasiliadis (iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development): Insight into the Roma community's experiences. 〰 Chaired by Guro Øydgard (Nord University) ▪ Rapporteur: Zuzana Polackova (Slovak Business Agency (SBA)) 💡 Key Takeaways: The panel delved into the complexities of vulnerability due to gender and migration status among the 25+ NEETs population. Each speaker brought unique perspectives, highlighting the need for nuanced and inclusive employment policies. #GenderEquality #Migration #EmploymentPolicy #NEETs #Brussels2023 #LostMillennials

Empowering Migrant Women in Australia: Embrace Your Unique Journey with Resilience, Feminine Energy, and Strong Support Networks! 🌟 #Empowerment #MigrantWomen #SupportNetwork #Resilience #FeminineEnergy #Australia Check out my blog post https://wix.to/bfjOLie #newblogpost

Expertise France is hiring a Senior Technical Adviser on Gender and Migration to be hosted by UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. The expert's mission will focus on four main areas: - Improve understanding of the changing reality of women's migration patterns in the region, including the impact of climate-induced migration on women and girls, by relevant stakeholders - regional governments and embassies , including French embassies, employers, recruitment agencies and civil society organizations - promoting a change of approach (from victim to agent of change). - Increase the participation of women migrant workers in safe migration to decent work and reduce the risks of exploitation, human trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence. - Contribute to the development of effective gender-responsive policies, laws and initiatives that address the unique effects of migration on women in the region. - Deepen partnerships and coordination with stakeholders by strengthening dialogue, cooperation and action research to promote gender equality in migration governance. Deadline: 30 November 2023 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gYjKvKfF #hiring

As we celebrate International Migrants Day, the IOM Research has organized another exceptional GenMig panel to shed light on the gendered dimensions of migration. Our Executive Director Linda Adhiambo Oucho, PhD joins a panel of experts Dina Ionesco, Isadora Quay and Nadira Bayat who have brought in aspects of gender within the context of humanitarian response, climate change and trade. Dr Oucho shared her perspectives on the gendered dimensions of labour migration within the Eastern African region. Follow IOM Research for the latest information on gender and migration from across the globe. DYNAMIG also launched an article on 'Gender in migration aspirations and decision making, trajectories and policies', please check it out below and do not forget to follow us for the latest updates!

How do social norms, culture and class intersect with gender in migration decisions? In our latest paper, Omololá Olarinde, Lena Detlefsen, Melissa E. Tornari, Eleonore Kofman, Tobias Heidland and Abdulfatai Salawudeen explore how individual characteristics and institutions influence gendered migration decisions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eShnM66K