The impact of the global financial crisis on employment for Australians from migrant and refugee backgrounds : a discussion paper /
By: Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia
Publisher: Deakin, A.C.T. Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia 2009Description: PDFSubject(s): Immigrants Employment | Refugees Employment | Labour Market | Work And Family | Discrimination In Employment | Immigrant Labour | Global Financial Crisis | Disadvantaged Groups | Workforce Barriers | Migrants | Federation Of Ethnic Communities' Councils Of AustraliaOnline Resources: Electronic copy
October 2009
This paper examines some of the employment challenges faced by migrant and refugee workers. It discusses the traditional barriers that these groups face in participating in the labour market, as well as the impact of discrimination on migrant and refugee job seekers. The paper also considers the long-term impact that economic downturns can have on migrant and refugee workers. In this context, the paper discusses the dangers of failing to protect the most vulnerable in our society during difficult economic times, and our human rights obligations as a nation. The need for strategies aimed at assisting particularly disadvantaged groups such as migrants and refugees is also ; discussed. ; It concludes with some suggestions and recommendations on ways to assist migrants and refugees to obtain employment during the economic downturn. (Introduction)
Impact of the Global Financial for Australians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.pdf
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