Debunking the Claim: Yoga Teachers vs. Construction Workers
The Albanese government has been accused of bringing in more yoga teachers than construction workers, but is this claim true?
According to the Department of Home Affairs data, thousands of building workers have come to Australia on skilled visas, compared to a maximum of four yoga instructors since July 1, 2022.
Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg made the false claim twice in an interview with ABC Newcastle on October 15 when criticising the government's housing policies.
- The Albanese government has not brought in more yoga teachers than builders since first being elected in 2022.
- A maximum of four yoga teachers have come to Australia under the skilled migration program.
- Thousands of construction workers have come to Australia on skilled visas.
Australia's housing policies have been under scrutiny, with a shortage of builders being cited as one reason for an undersupply of housing.
AAP FACTCHECK has confirmed that the claim is false, and the government's data supports this conclusion.
Author's summary: The Albanese government has not prioritized yoga teachers over construction workers.
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