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Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Evans said the government aimed to increase the program by 6000 places in 2007-08, bringing the total number of visas to 108,500.
"Employer-sponsored visas are the highest priority because they put a migrant worker directly into a skilled job," Senator Evans said.
The minister yesterday unveiled a package of measures designed to address the nation's skills and labour shortages.
The government will also work to expand the working holiday visa program for young people.
Senator Evans said the package had the potential to provide thousands of additional workers in the short term and would help address inflationary pressures.
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