Visa delays strand Filipino tradies as Perth builder crisis deepens | 7NEWS
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Perth's construction industry faces a critical worker shortage of 40,000 tradies, expected to exceed 100,000 by 2030. Summit Homes has signed 162 Filipino tradespeople, but visa processing delays of six to eight months are preventing them from starting work. The company estimates it could build an additional 500 homes next year if these workers were approved, with each tradesperson capable of helping construct two homes annually. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7N
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