Submission to Consultation on the Draft Best Practice Principles for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities

]Master Builders Australia (Master Builders) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the discussion paper on the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ Draft Best Practice Principles and Standards for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities.

Construction in Australia continues to face workforce shortages at all levels, but predominantly those with qualified trades. Domestic workers cannot meet the demand alone – skilled migrant workers are essential to a flourishing industry and economy in general.