Research papers for work visas in Australia

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Listed below are a series of papers on the impact of migration on the economy, environment and society.

• Filling the gaps – Findings from the 2012 survey of subclass 457 employers and employees
  The main aims of the survey, conducted in 2012, were to examine the effectiveness of the subclass 457 visa programme in meeting employers skilled labour market needs, identify processes that facilitate better programme use, and to examine the broader Australian experiences of subclass 457 visa holders and their specific experiences with the programme.
  
• A sociological investigation of illegal work in Australia (2013)
  This research, conducted by Hall Partners | Open Mind, is a sociological investigation of people working in breach of their visa conditions and their employers to identify the psychological, situational and behavioural drivers that facilitate illegal work.
  
• How much do migrants account for the unexpected rise in the labour force participation rate in Australia over the past decade? (2011)
  A paper written for the 2011 Australian Conference of Economics
• Competing for Skills: Migration Policies and Trends in New Zealand and Australia – Full Report
• Immigration, Labour Supply and Per Capita Gross Domestic Product: Australia 2010-2050 (2010)