Skilled visas to be processed within a week to fill temporary shortages

More businesses will be able to get visa applications approved to fill temporary skills shortages within five business days.

Federal Minister for Immigration David Coleman

Federal Minister for Immigration David Coleman Source: AAP Image/Ben Rushton

A government scheme to fast-track visa applications to fill temporary skills shortages will be expanded, after businesses complained the system is no longer fit for purpose. 

Australian companies that have invested $50 million into their business in the past five years will now be eligible to secure a Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa for a worker within five business days. 

That's less than an eighth of the average time it takes for other TSS applicants. 

Read more here.

Share
1 min read

Published

By Rosemary Bolger

Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Indonesian

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Indonesian-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Indonesian News

SBS Indonesian News

Watch it onDemand