Submission to Department of Home Affairs on ‘Australia’s 2021-22 Migration Program’

This submission is by the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) to the Department of Home Affairs regarding Australia’s 2021-22 Migration Program. The submission highlights the impact of COVID-19 on migration, the need for upskilling young migrants to address skill shortages, and the importance of social cohesion and regional settlement. MYAN also calls for a recommitment to Australia’s Humanitarian Program and a more balanced migration policy that values family migration alongside skilled migration. The submission includes several recommendations aimed at enhancing the settlement experience for young people and ensuring Australia remains an attractive and supportive destination for migrants.