Serious question here, with shortages worldwide, who will actually bother coming to Australia that actually meets the requirements?
That is EXACTLY the point.
There are serious shortages globally.
Imagine living in Sydney Australia, paid an 'average' wage with the second most expensive housing in the world?
It is precisely as predicted, airlines will lobby to allow 'skilled shortage'
The political process is so corrupt, that they will pander to airlines, however there is a global, demographic and very structural shortage.
Be patient all, airline managers are on the wrong side of this one!