Australians contribute to international labor market

This has been authenticated by ‘The Emigration 2008-2009 report’ made public earlier this month.
 
The figures show an increased need for skilled workforce in the global labor market.
 
In the year 2008-2009, nearly 81,018 people left Australia permanently. Out of these, about 48 percent belong to skilled worker category and nearly 45 percent of these people were of the age group 25-44 years.
 
Also, at least half of the people moving out of Australia were born in Australia. So, there is a positive ray of hope that all these Australians will ultimately return to their native land (Australia), and, once they come back, they will, undoubtedly, bring back with them, not just skills but also invaluable work experience into Australia.
 
The details of the Emigration 2008-2009 report indicates that the maximum number of permanent departures from Australia during the year 2008-2009 were to countries including US, UK, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
 
The report also stated that out of the total permanent departures from Australia, about 20 percent of the departures born abroad were born in New Zealand, while 15 percent were born in the United Kingdom.
 
Out of the total permanent departures, 69 percent of those born overseas had lived for five years or more in Australia and roughly 30 percent of the total permanent departures did not belong to the labor workforce.
 
The report, as per the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, maintains a need for a targeted skilled migration program by Australia in order to meet crucial skill shortages in the country.