Overhaul of Australia's 'bowl of spaghetti' migration system announced

Australia's migration system is to be overhauled after a once-in-a-generation review found it's not meeting the needs of the nation. The review panel has handed down 38 policy reform considerations to the government which has informed a draft outline for a new migration system.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: People queue on arrival at Sydney Domestic Airport ahead of the Easter long weekend on April 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. Thursday has been predicted to be the busiest day for domestic travel in two years, with 82,000 passengers set to pass through Sydney Airport today ahead of the Easter long weekend. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images) Credit: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Key Points

• Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil, the report states the system needs clearer objectives as the migration system has been found to be broken and creates an environment ripe for exploitation.
• The former head of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Martin Parkinson, is leading the expert panel, which he says the overhaul will require a long-term commitment.
• One of the biggest changes will raise the minimum amount of money employers need to offer to sponsor a migrant from July the 1st.