Jobs & Skills Australia warns labour shortages persist as job ads rise
A Jobs and Skills Australia update dated 23 September 2026 shows national online job ads crept higher in August, with vacancies still acute in the same sectors that now receive visa-processing priority. The figures confirm that labour shortages persist despite the government’s migration crackdown, signalling that employers may need to rely on accelerated skilled visas – and higher salaries – to fill roles.
Sep 24, 2026
