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IMPACT – LOW
What is the change? Prime Minister John Key announced a set of immigration proposals that would benefit employers who rely on foreign workers, especially for working outside of Auckland, and eliminate extra steps in the labour market check process.
What does the change mean? The changes would provide incentives for skilled migrants to work outside Auckland, streamline the process for employers to obtain labour market checks, and allow a limited number of foreign workers in the South Island to obtain residency even without meeting skilled migrant criteria.
Details of the proposals:
BAL Analysis: Although still in the proposal stage, the changes appear to have popular appeal in spreading migration to outer regions and would be welcomed by employers who rely on workers from overseas.
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