Professional Standards
FAAA looks overseas to address chronic shortage of advisers
A Financial Advice Association Australia submission to Jobs and Skills Australia recommending “financial adviser” and “paraplanner” be added to the 2026 Occupation Shortage List would open up pathways to recruiting from overseas to fill a significant and growing shortfall in the number of advisers needed to meet the demand for advice from an aging population.
Simon HoyleMarch 19, 2026



