KPMG migration report proposes visa concessions to boost regional Australia

There have been some temporary schemes to facilitate entry of seasonal and pacific work visa holders but more could be done, writes Belinda Wright.

Addressing shortages in the domestic workforce caused by closed international borders remains a top priority for businesses in 2021. In our submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program, KPMG makes nine recommendations covering both the short and longer-term. The submission points to the immediate labour needs of rural and regional Australia, where the agriculture, tourism and hospitality sectors are significantly affected by a lack of temporary visa hol...

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Authors: Belinda Wright

Published Date: 09 April 2021