Health minister considers changes to immigration rules for healthcare staff

Summarised by Centrist

The government is reviewing immigration policies for healthcare workers, with potential changes to the ‘green list’ that fast-tracks residency for over 100 skilled roles.

Nurses were initially excluded from the fast-track in 2022 but were added later. Health Minister Shane Reti is awaiting advice on how to balance domestic and international recruitment. Meanwhile, nursing shortages persist, with warnings from India and the Philippines about job security.

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