The Deputy Prime Minister has weighed in on Victoria's looming critical worker shortage, which is set to hit 400,000, as pressure on the Albanese Government to expedite visas grows ahead of the Jobs and Skills Summit.
A report by Victoria’s new Skills Authority warned the state would not have enough suitable workers across a range of key industries as increased job vacancies coincide with the lowest unemployment in almost 50 years.
Mr Marles told Sky News Australia on Tuesday the nation faces a “skills crisis” as a result of not training enough workers on Australian soil. Labor's plan for 465,000 free TAFE places and up to 20,000 new university places will train a new generation of mechanics, construction workers, engineers, early childhood educators, registered nurses, teachers, and aged care and disability care professionals.Business groups and unions are aligned with the deputy leader, as they highlighted that all industries are lacking quality workers as well as facing acute quantity shortfalls in health, teaching, construction and hospitality.
On Monday NSW Treasurer Matt Kean added to the pressure for the government to fast track visas to provide businesses with foreign workers to address the chronic shortage nationwide.
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