23 March 2017 ANZ, Lifesaving Victoria and a former refugee are among a diverse group of committed and innovative organisations and individuals honoured in the 2017 Migration and Settlement Awards. MCA Chief Executive Carla Wilshire said the strength of the list of finalists and the qualities of the winners showed the positive impact migration andRead more
21 March 2017 It is that time of year again. The fourth Australian Migration and Settlement Awards, hosted by the Migration Council Australia (MCA), will recognise the contribution of organisations and individuals in supporting migrants settle in Australia. Twenty-two individuals and organisations have been selected as finalists in 2017. MCA Chief Executive Officer Carla WilshireRead more
5 Feb 2016 CEO of the Migration Council Australia (MCA) Ms Carla Wilshire expressed disappointment with the leaked draft document proposing sweeping changes to the Government’s humanitarian resettlement program. Proposed changes outlined in the document include: An enforceable integration framework to assess migrants’ suitability for life in Australia; A revamped citizenship test and citizenship pledge;Read more
4 Dec 2015 A new report released today from the Migration Council Australia titled, “Immigration and Innovation in Australia”, lays out three new ideas for innovation policy in Australia. In the lead up to the Innovation Statement, the Migration Council calls for: A new sponsorship framework for start-up businesses; A product for accelerators and incubatorsRead more
2 Dec 2015 A new report was released today from the Migration Council Australia titled, “A Policy Agenda for Migration and Development in Australia”. Henry Sherrell, acting CEO of the Migration Council Australia said, “Australia can be rightly proud of our recent immigration history. Skilled, family and humanitarian migration contribute to Australian society and helpRead more
13 Nov 2015 The Migration Council Australia commends the Productivity Commission draft report released today, ‘Migrant Intake into Australia’. Henry Sherrell, acting CEO of the Migration Council Australia said, “the draft report from the Productivity Commission reaffirms our migration framework successfully underpins economic and social outcomes in Australia. The draft report makes a number ofRead more
21 Oct 2015 The Migration Council Australia welcomed the Federal Government’s deal with the Opposition to pass the China Australia Free Trade Agreement as a win for our migration framework. The Migration Council believes it is critically important that our migration program enjoys strong bi-partisan support from our political leaders. The movement of natural personsRead more
20 Aug 2015 The AFL, a regional Queensland meat processor and a WA migrant resource centre are among a diverse group of committed and innovative organisations and individuals honoured in the 2015 Migration and Settlement Awards. MCA Chief Executive Carla Wilshire said the strength of the list of finalists and the qualities of the winnersRead more
29 Jul 2015 It is that time of year again. The third Australian Migration and Settlement Awards, hosted by the Migration Council Australia (MCA), will recognise the contribution of organisations and individuals in supporting migrants settle in Australia. Twenty-one individuals and organisations have been selected as finalists in 2015, including in a new category, “EmpoweringRead more
15 May 2014 CEO of the Migration Council Australia (MCA) Ms Carla Wilshire expressed support for the Budget’s continued commitment to settlement services and multicultural affairs. Ms Wilshire said that the 2014-15 budget maintained support for new migrants through a commitment of $545 million over 4 years. “Settlement services have been placed at the centerRead more