NZ Immigration Policy Development (1987-2016)
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Updated: 3 Nov 2017
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Created byEmil Bonde
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1987: Former discriminatory NZ immigration policy is removed > Focus on skill rather than ethnicity1991: Point system introduced > Points given for education, qualifications, and skills2013: Only 64% of recent migrants earn wages/salaries2013: Only 72% of recent skilled migrants earn wages/salaries2002: Entry criteria changes > Government's attempt on reducing immigration2003: New point system: Expression of Interest2004: First official immigration policy: NZ Settlement Strategy2016: Human Rights Commission launch "That's Us" campaign as a response to discriminationPeriods
1987-2013: Ethnic diversity increases significantly, especially the Asian category
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