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Nelli Saarinen

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.

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