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42. According to the ABS population statistics (2001), recent
immigrants are more likely to work in the leading sectors of the
economy in jobs that are highly paid and settle in major urban
areas. 11
Tasmania is actively encouraging skilled migrants,
particularly health specialists and general practitioners, to meet its
needs. 12
43. Figures released by the (then) Commonwealth Department of
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) indicate that recent
migrants to settle in Tasmania work in the energy industries, health
and community services and some in agriculture, forestry and
fishing, and mining. They are predominantly from the United
Kingdom or India. 13
Small numbers of refugees have settled in
Tasmania from Sudan, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone. 14
44. The agency needs to take the needs of ageing and migrant
workers into account in developing strategic directions for
preventing injury and illness in the workplace.
45. Both private and public sector employers need to carefully consider
the health and safety impacts of reducing/reduced workforces.
11 Australian Bureau of Statistics (2001), Cat. No. 2053.0, Population Statistics Australian
Census Analytic Program, “Australia’s Most Recent Immigrants”. Commonwealth of
Australia: Canberra.
(http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@nsf/latestproducts/2053.0Media).
12 The Department of Economic Development website provides a skills shortages list but also
indicates potential business opportunities for skilled migrants.
(http://www.development.tas.gov.au/migration/skilledmigration.html).
13 ABC Tasmania (Monday, 25 September, 2006) “Tasmania’s migrants net highest wages”.
(http://www.abc.net.au/news/items/200609/1747719.htm?tasmania).
14 Peter Wels, Stateline “Refugees” 24 March 2006. ABC Radio
(http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/tas/content/2006/s1600250.htm)
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