Health and Humanitarian Migrants' Economic Participation

Refugees and immigrants being resettled in Australia on humanitarian grounds are known to have poorer health than other immigrants. Using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Immigrants to Australia, the paper examines the influence of three measures o

Category jumping: trends, demographic impact and meaurement issues

The net overseas migration component used to estimate the resident population is based on net permanent and long-term (12 months or more) movements into and out of Australia. From July 1976 onwards, net overseas migration has included an adjustment for category jumping. Because of current concerns with the volatility of category jumping estimates and its impact on net overseas migration and population estimates, this study was undertaken to: * Examine the reasons for the recent volatility in estimates of category jumping and the discrepancies between preliminary and revised estimates; * Examine which types of overseas arrivals and departures are included in estimates of category jumping and whether there is the possibility of under- or overcounting; * Examine the feasibility and usefulness of calculating category jumping by visa category, purpose of travel and other relevant factors; * Examine the impact of category jumping estimates on net overseas migration, the population growth rate and population estimates, and assumptions underlying short-term and long-term population projections; and * Examine the options for reducing category jumping, whether through improvements in the methodology or program planning, and evaluate the feasibility of these options. The study also investigates the approaches used in other countries similar to Australia to estimate net overseas migration, to see whether they can provide alternative ways of addressing the issue of category jumping. Category jumping is the term used to describe the net effect of changes in travel intention from short-term to permanent/long-term or vice versa. These changes occur when: * an Australian resident departing on a short-term (less than 12 month) visit overseas does not return within 12 months; * an Australian resident departing long-term (at least 12 months) or permanently returns after less than 12 months; * an overseas visitor arriving with an intention to stay less than 12 months does not depart within 12 months; and * an overseas visitor on arriving with an intention to stay at least 12 months or permanently departs after less than 12 months

Effects of program contraception on fertility : a comparison of three Asian countries

Modified form of this paper was presented at the eighth Summer Seminar in Population, held at the East-West Center, Honolulu, June 1977. For more about the East-West Center, see http://www.eastwestcenter.org/</a

Attracting and retaining globally mobile skilled migrants: Policy challenges based on Australian Research

For people with managerial, professional or technical skills and work experience, the job market is global, if they so choose. Their skills and work experience are sought after in a number of countries and they have a choice of where they would prefer t

Ethnic disparities in social and economic well-being of the immigrant aged in Australia

The paper examines ethnic differences in the social and economic well-being of the immigrant aged in Australia and the factors affecting older immigrants' well-being as measured by a number of indicators. The data analysis is guided by the concept of th

Ethnic disparities in social and economic well-being of the immigrant aged in Australia

The paper examines ethnic differences in the social and economic well- being of the immigrant aged in Australia and the factors affecting older immigrants’ well-being as measured by a number of indicators. The data analysis is guided by the concept of the ‘Third Age’ as the basis for a more positive approach to the discussion of ageing and as a life-cycle stage of independent living in old age, focusing on the pursuit of an active retirement and the absence of core activity restrictions. Data from the 2006 population census on living arrangements, need for assistance with daily activities, income, participation in paid work and volunteering, and provision of care to other family members are used to examine the social and economic well-being of the immigrant population aged 65 and over identified by their country or region of origin and in comparison with the Australian-born aged. Policy implications of the research findings are discussed

Sponsorship of relatives for migration and immigrant settlement intention

The paper examines how important family reunification is in immigrants' decision to settle permanently in their country of destination. Using longitudinal data for a cohort of recent immigrants to Australia, it examines whether migrants' permanent settlement intention reported soon after arrival is related to their family sponsorship patterns and intention to sponsor, and whether family sponsorship patterns and intention in turn have an effect on immigrants' permanent settlement/return migration decision. The results show that a significant relation exists between sponsorship of close family members for migration and immigrants' permanent settlement intention and that the relation is particularly strong among skilled migrants. The study demonstrates the importance of kinship ties in permanent settlement and return migration decisions and suggests that liberal policies on family reunion migration may minimize settle loss, especially among skilled immigrants