Australian government considering offshore recognition of migrant skills to cut costs and delays

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is studying offshore recognition of skills to reduce waiting times for skilled migrants and address workforce shortages.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke speaks at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra, Thursday, October 16, 2025. Credit: AAP / Getty Images

Key Points

• Offshore skill recognition aims to place migrants in jobs that match their qualifications, rather than in roles like food delivery or Uber driving.
• Industry sectors, particularly construction, support the proposal.
• The Opposition says the high level of migration must be addressed, as it places pressure on the country’s infrastructure.

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