Wasn’t immigration meant to solve the skills crisis?

The Australian’s Matt Bell published an article on the nation’s “skills crisis”.

It is based on a report from recruitment firm Hays, which found 85% of hiring managers are grappling with “skills gaps” that continue to worsen despite a softer market and strong immigration.

While skilled migration is frequently cited as a solution, only 37% of companies said they use it to address shortages, and roughly a quarter believe it skilled migration has failed to meet expectations.