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Labour migration as complementary pathways for refugees in the Asia-Pacific
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Labour migration as complementary pathways for refugees in the Asia-Pacific
This working paper examines whether legal labour migration schemes can be opened to humanitarian migrants who may otherwise become targets for migrant smugglers. Jay Song
Comparative international approaches to establishing identity in undocumented asylum seekers
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Comparative international approaches to establishing identity in undocumented asylum seekers
This working paper looks at international practices for establishing identity in undocumented asylum seekers and argues there is scope for Australia and its regional partners to…
2017 Australia–Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue Outcomes Report
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2017 Australia–Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue Outcomes Report
The Lowy Institute hosted the fifth annual Australia–Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue from 12 to 15 December 2017 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Anna Kirk
Heading north, staying north? The increasing importance of international migrants to northern and remote Australia
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Heading north, staying north? The increasing importance of international migrants to northern and remote Australia
This working paper presents three case examples demonstrating the potential for overseas migration to improve population growth, sustain a skilled labour pool, and grow the…
Private and community sector initiatives in refugee employment and entrepreneurship
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Private and community sector initiatives in refugee employment and entrepreneurship
This working paper examines two areas for achieving positive settlement outcomes for refugees and in generating refugee employment in Australia and internationally: refugee…
The fourth industrial revolution and international migration
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The fourth industrial revolution and international migration
This working paper examines the implications of digitalisation for skilled migration in high-income countries such as Australia and outlines key areas for policymakers in relation…
Skilled migration policy and the labour market  performance of immigrants
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Skilled migration policy and the labour market performance of immigrants
This working paper reviews the effect of a specific migration policy change in Australia and examines whether migration policy can be used to influence immigrants’…
Southeast Asian perspectives on US–China competition
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Southeast Asian perspectives on US–China competition
Southeast Asians inhabit a region increasingly shaped by competition between the United States and China. This joint Lowy Institute–Council on Foreign Relations Report seeks to…
Strengthening Australia’s assisted voluntary return migration program
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Strengthening Australia’s assisted voluntary return migration program
This working paper examines assisted voluntary return programs in other countries and argues a customised approach to the Australian AVR program design can increase…