"Indians have emerged as the fastest-growing group of migrants entering Australia.
They are now the third-largest immigrant group behind the British and New Zealanders.
The Indians bring with them the expertise that Australia's booming economy desperately needs, amid a chronic skills shortage.
Engineers, accountants and health professionals are all making the move as India's reputation for producing a talented workforce continues to grow."
"Trade unions have complained that importing so many foreign workers does not address the root causes of Australia's skills shortage.
Dr Amanda Wise from Macquarie University says recruiting migrants might not be a long-term solution.
"There is some argument from the unions that it's actually a bit of a quick fix, that the government should be investing in Australian residents," Dr Wise explained.
"Should we just be going overseas to import skilled workers which is the cheap way for an employer to do it rather than training and education?" she asked."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/5334878.stm
They are now the third-largest immigrant group behind the British and New Zealanders.
The Indians bring with them the expertise that Australia's booming economy desperately needs, amid a chronic skills shortage.
Engineers, accountants and health professionals are all making the move as India's reputation for producing a talented workforce continues to grow."
"Trade unions have complained that importing so many foreign workers does not address the root causes of Australia's skills shortage.
Dr Amanda Wise from Macquarie University says recruiting migrants might not be a long-term solution.
"There is some argument from the unions that it's actually a bit of a quick fix, that the government should be investing in Australian residents," Dr Wise explained.
"Should we just be going overseas to import skilled workers which is the cheap way for an employer to do it rather than training and education?" she asked."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/5334878.stm
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