Employment Minister Brendan O’Connor says it’s a “priority” of the Albanese government to invest in skills and Australia’s workforce.
“It’s really important for employers to get the skills they’re crying out for, it’s very important that working people have the skills in demand so they have secure jobs and career progression,” he said.
“And it’s also important for consumers because a skilled labour market is a productive labour market, and a productive labour market means downward pressure on prices.”
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