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University of Sydney researchers to inform government on jobs, skills and immigration

27 March 2024
Three University of Sydney academics have had their research expertise recognised with appointments to councils informing Australian government policy in the critical areas of jobs and skilled immigration policy.
Professor Rae Cooper

Professor Rae Cooper

Professor Rae Cooper AO has been appointed to the Jobs and Skills Australia Ministerial Advisory Board by the Hon. Brendan O'Connor MP, Minister for Skills and Training.聽

Associate Professors Anna Boucher and Chris F. Wright were recently appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration as members of the expert sub-committee to advise the Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.

Associate Professor Anna Boucher

Associate Professor Anna Boucher

Associate Professors Anna Boucher and Chris F. Wright were recently appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration as members of the expert sub-committee to advise the Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs聽

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to have the opportunity to bring my research expertise to my work with Jobs and Skills Australia,鈥 Professor Cooper said.聽聽

鈥淟abour market analysis, policy development and government investment in national skills infrastructure require close attention to gendered workforce dynamics, job quality and challenges in career navigation. These are key concerns of mine and of our research centre.鈥澛

Associate Professor Chris F Wright

Associate Professor Chris F Wright

Associate Professor Boucher said it was a significant time in history to be advising on the government agenda regarding immigration.

鈥淭he Parkinson review in 2023 followed by the Migration Strategy was the largest in 35 years, so this is a pivotal time for immigration in Australia. It鈥檚 an honour to be part of the first expert sub-committee established to bring evidence-based analysis and advice to this policy setting.鈥

Associate Professor Wright added: 鈥淪killed migration policy is complex and often highly politicised. I鈥檓 honoured to be given the opportunity to draw upon the University of Sydney鈥檚 respected expertise in this area to inform government decision making.鈥

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