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

SBS Sinhala feature on Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to address skill shortages

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Highlights

• Australia's permanent migration intake could increase to up to 200,000 as Australia battles skills shortages following a low visa uptake during the height of the pandemic.
• The government has flagged its open to the change this ahead of the first jobs and skills summit which is to be held next month.