Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to address skill shortages

Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to up to 200,000 as the nation battles skills shortages following a low visa uptake during the height of the pandemic.

An Australian passport pictured in Brisbane, Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

The government has flagged its open to the change ahead of the first jobs and skills summit next month.