Migrant teachers sidelined as Australia’s shortage worsens

Australia is facing a major teacher shortage, yet up to 20,000 qualified migrant teachers aren’t fully working in the profession.

The country ranks among the worst in the developed countries for teacher shortages.

Despite government awareness, the problem continues. So why aren’t these qualified migrant teachers being hired to help fill the gap?

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Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Dr Sun Yee Yip – a Lecturer in Teacher Education at Monash University

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 28 April 2026