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As migration drops, how will Australia fill the skills gap

Jeanne Arone, originally from the Philippines, now nursing in Sydney

Jeanne Arone, originally from the Philippines, now nursing in Sydney Source: SBS

With international borders not expected to reopen until late next year, the Federal government is focusing on boosting existing visa pathways and expanding the skills list.



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