03/09/2026
Only tradies can build the homes we need. Yet in WA, we’re already about 40,000 workers short.
MBAWA CEO Matt Moran joined 7NEWS Perth to discuss how lengthy visa delays are keeping skilled construction workers out of WA when we need them most.
With the shortage expected to reach more than 120,000 by 2030, we need to train more homegrown tradies and streamline visa approvals to bring in the skilled workers we need.
To build the homes of the future, we need to build our workforce first. 🏠👷