Australian permanent visa challenges cause skilled worker exodus fears

Despite workforce shortages, some temporary residents are studying for years at high costs without the guarantee of a permanent visa, according to a migration agency. Finnish woman Riina Haapala said she was still trying to make Australia her home despite having lived in Queensland for seven years on multiple temporary visas.

Her former employer at a cattle ranch wanted to sponsor her to stay, but no visas were granted in the relevant category.

"I have been here most of my adult life now and I really like the lifestyle here, and the climate and the culture," she said. 

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