Merivale feels pinch as skills crisis hits economy
With the borders closed to foreign workers and some states only just opening up to outsiders, Justin Hemmes is calling for changes to the Migration Act as he struggles to fill 400 vacancies.
The strongest argument in favour of a more rapid vaccine rollout is the growing evidence of critical labour shortages in hospitality, mining, agriculture and housing construction.
Mass vaccination will open the way for the lifting of Australia’s COVID-19 curtain, which has stopped the flow of backpackers, skilled migrants and students who usually fill tens of thousands of casual jobs.
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Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com
