The states want a bigger say in skilled migration – but doing that actually leaves them worse off
- Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Economic Policy, Grattan Institute
Magnifical Productions/ShutterstockState and territory governments have long wanted a bigger say in Australia’s migration system. But our latest report shows states would actually be better off if the federal government no longer allowed them to nominate which skilled migrants they want.
Migrants selected by state governments for state and...
