Employers forced to wait 12 months for overseas nurses, teachers

Employers in Australia are currently facing wait times of up to 12 months to secure visas for overseas nurses and teachers. This delay in processing has created significant staffing challenges for sectors reliant on international recruitment to fill critical roles.

Business leaders have expressed concern regarding these extended timelines, noting that the current visa settings are unsustainable. There is a collective push from the industry for the government to address these administrative bottlenecks, with hopes that the current processing delays will be temporary.