Working Visas

The semi-skilled workers, foreign truck drivers and farm hands, could be given working visas as the Australian government tries to deal with the chronic labour shortage.

Meanwhile, the captains of industry are looking forward to a wider range of occupations for which foreign workers might qualify, according to The Australian newspaper report.

The Immigration Department is negotiating with the Australian Trucking Association over a proposal to bring qualified heavy truck drivers and diesel mechanics to Australia on a temporary basis.