According to the Congressional Research Service, about 705 Somali nationals were enrolled in TPS last year, out of nearly 1.3 million people covered by the program across all countries.
Failed asylum seekers who remain in Australia have passed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 101,976 as of 31 October, with a further 26,298 claims awaiting decisions.
The report found that while only 12 per cent of permanent visa places currently go to offshore skilled entrants, temporary visa holders are contributing significantly to the country’s skill base.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
