Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich asks about the establishment and operation of an industry reference group to review skilled migration strategies in WA, as outlined in the 'Skilling WA' plan. The Minister provides details on the group's formation, membership, review frequency, and funding.

AnsweredQoN 3367Legislative Council
Asked
15 February 2011
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development

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I refer to the document, ‘Skilling WA - A workforce development plan for Western Australia’, and the short term priority action 2.1.5, Skilled migration strategy Review. The Department of Training and Workforce Development will establish an industry reference group to regularly review skilled migration strategies and initiatives, and I ask -
(1) When will an industry reference group be established to regularly review skilled migration strategies and initiatives?
(2) What are the industries that will be represented?
(3) Who are the specific representatives of those industries?
(4) How often will skilled migration strategies and initiatives be reviewed?
(5) Are there any costs involved for the industry reference group to conduct the reviews?

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Answered
21 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development
Response time
34 days
(1) The industry reference group is currently being established. This is being arranged to coincide with the release of the Western Australian Skilled Migration Strategy.
(2) A wide range of industry sectors will be represented.
(3) The industry reference group will comprise representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA and industry Training Councils, who collectively represent a wide range of industry and employer groups across Western Australia. A representative from the State Training Board will also be invited to participate.
(4) Quarterly.
(5) No specific budget has been determined. It is likely that any costs will be funded within the existing resources of the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
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