Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Commission

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Australian Chamber) is a strong advocate for a robust workforce development strategy that encompasses the skills development of Australian workers supplemented by a flexible and responsive migration system. The SAF Bill and Charges Bill impose significant burdens on employer sponsors seeking to use the skilled migration system to meet their workforce needs and have the potential to severely constrict business growth. To ensure skilled migration remains accessible, it is recommended that Parliament consider imposing substantially lower training levies and remove the requirement for labour market testing.