"The announcement by the Immigration Minister, Andrew Giles, of an increase in Australia's Humanitarian Program to 20,000 per year is a welcome lift in our contribution to addressing the global refugee crisis," Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association Ai Group said today.
"With the increase in the refugee intake there should be a matching increase in investment in settlement programs that support and help put new arrivals on the path to finding fulfilling employment and building their new lives in Australia.
"It is often very difficult for new refugees to have success in the job market for multiple reasons including language, skills recognition and their recent personal circumstances. Business is ready to play its part with government in welcoming and assisting these new arrivals, and indeed all new migrants, to become a valuable part of the Australian community," Mr Willox said.
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