Temporary graduate visas are for overseas students who complete their study and wish to undertake work in Australia, often as a pathway to permanent residence. These visas work best when the bulk of temporary graduates seeking permanent residence are able to secure skilled work and eventually a permanent residence employer sponsored (or other) permanent visa.
But a growing number of temporary graduates appear to be struggling to get skilled work and permanent residence visas. This is a sign the system is not working well.
The number of temporary graduate visa holders in Australia was rising steadily prior to the pandemic. The closure of international borders and a very strong labour market in 2021 led to many of these temporary graduates securing permanent residence and thus a slight decline in the stock of........