Media Alert Migration: Benefiting Australia Invitation to Attend a Major Immigration and Population Issues Conference
Media Release - DPS 26/2002
The Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Philip Ruddock will host a major conference on immigration and population in Sydney on May 7-8 at the Australian Technology Park.
Open to the public, the conference will deliver new research and informed discussion on a range of topics including:
- Economics of Immigration
- Population Issues
- Social Participation of Migrants
- International Asylum and Humanitarian Migration
To address these issues, Mr Ruddock will be joined by Prof John Salt of London University, Dr Alexander Casella of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, Professors Sue Richardson, Peter McDonald, Steve Dowrick, Graeme Hugo and Ross Garnaut along with Chris Richardson of Access Economics.
Mr Ruddock will also announce the 2002-03 migration and humanitarian programs.
Public registrations cost $200 through IPAA (ACT Division) on (02) 6251 6060, Fax (02) 6251 6324 or e-mail ipaa@bigpond.com or by mail to PO Box 3147, BMDC ACT 2617.
Media registrations through Angus Braithwaite at DIMIA Public Affairs on Ph: 02 6264 2792 or e-mail: angus.braithwaite@immi.gov.au
NB: To ensure entry, ID will be required.