Government promises 'surge capacity' to clear backlog in visa processing

The government has made repairing the visa backlog a priority due to the issue of long waiting times for applicants and businesses that desperately need staff to fill skills shortages.

Source: SBS

The Department of Home Affairs has told SBS News that it is developing capacity to meet the challenge by directing more resources and staff.

Delays in visa processing are a long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, after which resources at the Department of Home Affairs were directed towards enforcing Australia's international border closures.

The stack of applications has prompted directive intervention from the new government.

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