Tradies ranked equal to actors in migration scheme

Australia's Skilled Migration Scheme places construction workers in the same priority tier as actors, dancers, animal trainers and economists, despite an ongoing housing crisis. Labor MP Amanda Rishworth defends the government's approach, citing a threefold increase in construction workers and fast-tracked skills recognition, while Opposition representative James criticises the lack of prioritisation for essential trades. The debate centres on whether tradies should be elevated to a higher priority tier given the unprecedented demand for housing construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.