title: Policy implications of recent migration patterns.
abstract: The author examines changing trends in migration in Australia and possible policy implications. "There have been sharp recent increases in the arrivals of Independent, and spouse and fiance(e) category migrants. In both cases, the likely outcome from the point of view of costs to the Australian community are canvassed and policy implications reviewed."
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D010139:Pacific Islands; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011640:Public Policy; D014171:Transients and Migrants
keywords: Australia; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Immigrants--cost; International Migration; Migrants; Migration; Migration Policy; Oceania; Policy; Population; Population Dynamics; Population Policy; Social Policy