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Immigration changes missed a trick on nurses, care industry says

Aged Care Association says changes for care workers are positive, but more could have been done to alleviate pressures.

Aged care providers are struggling to handle staff shortages. Source: Masonic Villages Trust.

Andrew Bevin Tue, 23 Aug 2022

Recently announced tweaks to immigration settings are positive but missed an opportunity to address acute nursing shortages, the Aged Care Association says.

The measures, announced by Immigration Minister Michael Wood on Sunday, included providing median wage exemptions to certain sectors,

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Andrew Bevin Tue, 23 Aug 2022
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