Skilled Indian engineer considers leaving Australia over visa uncertainty and costs
An Uber driver in Melbourne with an engineering degree told journalist Julianne Schultz he may return to India despite liking Australia because the visa system feels transactional and conditional. His situation illustrates how Australia's complex, expensive immigration regime prioritizes market forces over belonging, leaving skilled temporary visa holders uncertain about their future prospects.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 20:21 UTC
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