Upcoming hearings on the value of skilled migration

THE Joint Standing Committee on Migration will be holding public hearings in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney during May 2026 for its inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia.  

To date, public hearings have been focused on Federal Government agencies in Canberra. Looking ahead, the committee intends to hear a wider range of perspectives from stakeholders involved in the migration system, including academics, migration agents and lawyers, migrant support services, industry associations and state government.

In Adelaide, the committee’s focus will be on initiatives and supports to encourage skilled migration to South Australia. In Canberra and Sydney, the committee will hear from migration experts and peak body groups representing the agriculture, construction, finance and hospitality and business sectors.

Committee Chair, Steve Georganas MP, said, "The committee looks forward to taking evidence from a range of sectors and industries with experience in supporting and employing skilled migrants.”

The committee expects to conduct additional hearings throughout Australia in the coming months. More details about the inquiry, including hearing programs, are available on the committee’s website.  

Public hearing details 

Adelaide  

Date: Monday, 4 May 2026  
Time: 9.30am to 4pm ACST
Location: Elevate & Collaborate Room, Crowne Plaza, 27 Frome St, Adelaide

Canberra  

Date: Friday, 15 May 2026 
Time: 8.30am to 2.20pm AEST
Location: Committee Room 2R1, Parliament House, Canberra

Sydney  

Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 
Time: 9.30am to 4.20pm AEST
Location: The Macquarie Room, NSW Parliament House, Sydney 

The hearings will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

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