More than half of this year's permit applications are still awaiting a decision

All 1,000 long-term employment permit applications submitted between 1 January and 22 October 2026. Each square is one application.

Of the 428 applications decided, 9 (2%) were rejected.

Source: Freedom of Information response, long-term employment permit submissions 1 January to 22 October 2026. Graphic: The Quarry