Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration

Home Affairs
Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration Overview The Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) is a tripartite body, comprising of industry, unions, State and Territory government representatives and any other members nominated by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. MACSM provides advice to the Minister on Australia’s temporary and permanent skilled migration programs and associated matters. Terms of Reference MACSM advises the Minister on: • policy settings to optimise the contribution of skilled migration to Australia’s economy, including in regional Australia, and in attracting the best and the brightest • the size and composition of Australia’s temporary and permanent skilled migration programs • skill shortages in the labour market which cannot be met from the domestic labour force and domestic training and education programs • opportunities to reduce regulatory burdens and costs on Australian businesses seeking to access visa programs to fill genuine skilled vacancies • policies to ensure that Australian workers are afforded priority in the labour market • the role of State and Territory governments in skilled and business migration • the adequacy of regulatory powers of the Department of Home Affairs to ensure integrity and detect and prevent practices which are inconsistent with the intent of the programs • strategies to ensure Australia’s migration programs contribute to Australia’s security, prosperity and economic recovery post COVID-19. The Department of Home Affairs provides secretariat support to MACSM.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    G. Ministerial Councils and Related Bodies including those Established by the COAG

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    19

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No, but noted in parent's annual report

  • Classification

    B. Secondary

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    6 Chan Street
    Belconnen ACT 2617
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Innes Willox AM 12 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Mr. Steven Murphy 18 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Mr. Andrew McKellar 18 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Prof. Peter McDonald AM 13 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Jill McCabe 2 November 2022 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Alexi Boyd 15 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Ms. Liz Ritchie 18 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Ms. Jennifer Westacott AO 14 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Mr. Michael Wright 14 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Mr. Peter Hughes PSM 15 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Mr. Tony Mahar 15 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member VACANT
Member Dr. Joanna Howe 12 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Melinda Cilento 9 August 2022 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Annie Butler 14 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Michele O'Neil 12 July 2022 30 June 2023
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