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Senator Chris Evans was sworn in as the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 3 December 2007.

End to unjust visa will help refugees rebuild lives

15 May 2008
The Rudd Government’s abolition of the Temporary Protection visa (TPV) regime will help about 1000 refugees rebuild their lives in Australia.
[Media Release]

Budget 2008-09 - Record skilled migration program to boost economy

13 May 2008
The Rudd Government has moved to ease pressure on employers struggling with the skills shortage by adding an additional 31 000 skilled migrants to the 2008-09 Migration Program.
[Media Release]

Budget 2008-09 - Australia increases commitment to refugees

13 May 2008
The Rudd Government will increase Australia’s refugee and humanitarian intake as part of its commitment to offer a new life to those most in need, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, said today.
[Media Release]