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This discussion paper was among the policy options papers commissioned by the Office of Multicultural Affairs as part of the process of developing the National Agenda for a Multicultural Australia. Its purpose was to stimulate community discussion. Topics covered include: review of literature and previous research; occupational regulation; development of mechanisms for recognition of overseas qualifications (models of valuation, professional and technical operations, trade occupations); potential discrimination in the then existing asessment processes; recognition practices in other countries; services for the overseas trained (information, counselling, translating, interpreting, bridging courses); options for change.