Bringing skilled workers to the NT

Workforce shortages remain a consistent concern raised by our members, so HACCI NT has been meeting with government and industry to understand the practical options available to NT businesses.

On 18 March, we met with Pompea Sweet, Senior Director of Strategic Policy – Workforce, Migration & Population (NT Government), to discuss current visa pathways and the real‑world experiences of employers navigating skilled migration.

A follow‑up industry meeting on 28 April with Nick Wallace (Agrecruit) and Ed Wall (GE Solutions) explored practical pre‑ and post‑placement support models that can help businesses bring workers to the NT more smoothly.

These conversations are helping us build a clearer picture of what actually works in practice so our members can avoid the frustrations others have faced.