Changes to Australia's skilled migration program come into force today, with 220 jobs being dropped from the list.
The Australian government says it's not a case of cutting the number of migrants, but of making sure they meet the country's labour needs. Significantly, hairdressers and cooks are no longer among the jobs that can lead to permanent residency. There are mixed feelings about the move among those in the industries, while education providers say they have already seen the numbers of people applying to related courses plummet.
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