Visa wait times grow for businesses seeking offshore talent

High demand for skilled workers in Australia has led to a surge in the number visa applications currently being processed, with long waits for businesses, as outlined by Maria Hrambanis.

With processing times for the Skills in Demand visa now being up to seven months from the date of lodgement, Australian businesses face a lengthy wait to hire offshore talent. How we got here Back in September 2022, the Jobs and Skills Summit brought together key stakeholders, including unions, employers and governments, to address their shared economic challenges. One of the key discussion points was the visa backlog of almost 1 million visa applications, which, combined with a known skil...

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Authors: Maria Hrambanis

Published Date: 19 December 2025