Spatial mobility patterns of overseas graduates in Australia

摘要: In light of pronounced and persistent labour skill shortages in non-metropolitan areas, Australia has sought to develop maintain a comprehensive immigration policy framework development policies attract retain overseas graduates from local Higher Education Institutions. While prior work shed on the employment outcomes individual characteristics that promote settlement outside major cities, less is known about post-graduation migration patterns redistribution following graduation. Drawing data Australian Graduate Survey, this chapter explores key spatial Australia. The results highlight propensity cluster metropolitan areas New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland for Overseas are more likely study regional than their domestic counterparts, but also move after drawn regions by social economic ties, particularly migrant communities within cities. clear preference highlights existing rural have limited demonstrated capacity redirect suggests need future consider ways which particular factors – such as sense attachment previous living experience locale affect desired migratory outcomes.