Will Chris Evans quit once the new government are in?
Sources close to the office of Chris Evans, the Minister for Immigration in Australia, have revealed that Mr Evans may quit his post this year.
Regardless of which government finally gains power, Mr Evans is said to be considering his options and may be looking to move to another portfolio. He is said to have been wanting to get out for some time now.
Christopher McGrath from McGrath Migration told the Embrace Community: “I think Labour has been awakened from its slumber, so maybe we can expect changes to enhance the migration programme. A new Minister, maybe with new ideas.”
A source close to Chris Evans’ own office spoke with Mr McGrath to confirm that Mr Evans will step down no matter which government gets in. There are also unconfirmed rumours that Andrew Metcalfe, Secretary to the DIAC may also be moved.
This news should not affect any applications for Australian visas, which will be processed as usual, but it does give hope to the thousands of migrants who are following the election closely to see how the new government will treat their cases.
Lately the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have been criticised by major Australian businesses for tightening their policies on migration. Coca Cola, Virgin boss Richard Branson, union leader Paul Howes, leading recruitment agencies, the IT industry and mining companies have all called upon the government to take in more migrants, not less.
They say that without temporary migrant workers, Australia becomes less viable for investors, many projects would be put on hold or shelved and the economy would suffer as a result. Some claim that the government are using migrants and refugees as a cover for their own failures to provide adequate infrastructure for Australia.
Perhaps Australia really is waking up and the departure of Chris Evans could signal a change for the better. A new Minister with fresh ideas is just want the immigration department of Australia needs!
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2 Responses to “Is The Australian Minister of Immigration About to Quit His Post?”
Comment by bhupinder pawar — August 30, 2010 @ 11:58 am
I hope that Australian Minister of Immigration should Quit His Post as soon as possible because it is a good solution of australian migration future.
i appreciate to the independent candidates ideas.It is most precious thing relating to the migration policy but labor government specially immigration minister chris evans had a victim of migration policy because ‘Capped & Ceased’ policy is a controversial and unreliable issue. It would harass and hurt the feelings of all the applicants from overseas. All applicants from entire world are strongly opposes this policy. All applications pre-September 2007 have been cancelled based on cap and ceased provision. No where strong reason of disapproval or objection has been mentioned. It is a betrayal and election agenda. The minister was critical in the hysterical and inflammatory reception of cap and ceased policy.
“to be hanged till death” policy
They should also immediately tackle applications that are pending to be processed for 3-4 years already. Either they return the money with interest or process them according to the agreed terms at the time of the application.
I would like to make a request to eliminate this habit of changing rules without any sound reasons. No doubt you better know what should be the criteria since being responsible I decided to thwart all of these illegal acts. You also know that migration rules change regularly, but once you apply you are generally protected from all future changes to the rules. So, I hope that the new Australian Government will think on our aspects and keep in mind with moderation and compassionately and also will find impartial solution so it will put a precious contribution in the Australian economy and make stout relations with the entire world.
Comment by garry minhas — August 30, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
chris evans go to the hell?
foooooooooooooooooooooolish man of australia”””””””