A new Government plan will allow the aged care sector to cut skilled migrant workers pay in a bid to staff struggling rest homes.
Key sectors, including aged care, construction, and seasonal adventure tourism will get a temporary exemption to the median wage requirements for overseas workers.
This comes as many retirement homes and facilities are on the brink of closure due to chronic staffing shortages and ability to retain nurses.
Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace spoke to Susie Ferguson.
