Tuesday, 08 February 2022 09:20

MIQ disarray

Written by  Milking It
MIQ disarray

OPINION: Media reports that only eight overseas teachers have arrived into the country seven months after 300 border exceptions were granted wouldn't surprise too many in the rural sector.

In June, 50 vets were granted border exemptions, but only a handful have arrived so far; and 200 dairy workers were granted border exemptions, but fewer than five have arrived so far. And just last month 200 machinery operators were given the green light - none have arrived so far.

These numbers paint a sad picture of the MIQ system. Something needs to change, and quickly.

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