Australia's plan to reopen to the world will take another big step forward today, with a major announcement expected to allow skilled migrants and international students back into the country.
Speaking on Today, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said reopening borders to 200,000 visa holders would be a real boost to Australia's economy.
Employers have complained of a shortfall in workers across a variety of sectors after Australia locked out the world for 18 months, when the pandemic began in early 2020.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce further details on the return of skilled migrants and international students later today.
"We've got an announcement today where we are opening up the international borders to skilled migrants and also to international students," Mr Frydenberg said.
"I think that will help the economy."
According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, international education contributed a whopping $37.6 billion to the Australian economy in 2019.
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