http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/03/17/1110913720061.htmlJano Gibson
"The idea of using qualified asylum seekers to ease the skills shortage received a mixed reception from refugee advocates. The executive director of the Refugee Council of Australia said refugees tended to have a high level of education and professional skills. But she said she would be concerned if changes to the refugee policy impact on the entitlements provided to refugees, such as access to Centrelink payments, english lessons and trauma counselling."
