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Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone has put the brakes on Australia's skilled migration intake but has succumbed to "Cupid's arrow" and increased migrant spouse visas.

Australia's skilled migration rate has almost tripled over the past decade, but Senator Vanstone ruled out yesterday further increases for the 2006-07 financial year, despite lobbying by business.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,18996523-2702,00.html


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