State governments are urging Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers to turbocharge Australia’s skilled migration and better address women’s economic participation.
, jurisdictions facing major labour shortages including NSW, Victoria and the Northern Territory have told the government a targeted approach must be achieved to speed up entry for badly needed workers.James Brickwood
“We know industry and businesses are calling for more to be done to address labour shortages across the country,” Mr Kean said. “We need to boost skills and migration after thousands of applications were left sitting in an in-tray, putting our recovery at risk. We welcome the action the federal government has taken to date and believe there’s more that can be done to boost skilled migration to get more workers here faster.
Acting Northern Territory Chief Minister Nicole Manison said the national summit, locked in for September 1 and 2 at Parliament House in Canberra, had the opportunity to create a gear shift for state and territory economies. The prime minister and treasurer announced the jobs and skills summit last week to drive reforms in participation, productivity, migration and women’s economic security.timing of the summit – which will involve about 100 business and union leaders, state governments and community groups
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