Australia's construction industry faces a skills shortage crisis, with the government struggling to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2030.
Australia's construction industry faces a skills shortage crisis, with the government struggling to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes by 2030. A draft list of priority migrant skills includes wellness professionals like yoga instructors and dog handlers, while trades such as plumbers and bricklayers remain under consideration. Master Builders Australia criticized the proposal, urging the inclusion of tradespeople in the skilled migration list. The federal budget allocated $1.8m to streamline skills assessments for potential migrants in construction and housing.
June 03, 2024
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