... Migration A simple definition of a migrant is someone who changes residence, permanently or temporarily, across a geographical or political boundary1. This would include refugees and internally displaced persons as well. Therefore, to distinguish among the variety types of migrants, the term 'migrant' is usually restricted to people who move voluntary no matter internally or internationally. The main reason for people who migrate voluntarily is to join other family members, or to find better living conditions and more secured jobs. Others, however, see little choice but to flee conditions of poverty and deprivation. Besides, natural disasters and environmental degradation may also be one of the factors. Economic development projects and government facilities such as dams and weapons testing areas respectively affect the migrants' figures as well. Basically, there are three types of migrations to Australia: economic, family reunion and refugee. These are divided up into a number of migration ...

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