As migration drops, how will Australia fill the skills gap

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新南威爾士大學 Source: AAP

Australia's economic strength has long relied on a strong migration program but for the first time since the great depression, more people are expected to leave the country than arrive this financial year. With international borders not expected to reopen until late next year, the Federal government is focusing on boosting existing visa pathways and expanding the skills list. But some experts say filling the country's skills gap with overseas workers is a tough ask.


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