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Acute labour shortage puts visas in the Budget spotlight

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The Department of Home Affairs office in Melbourne Source: AAP / JOEL CARRETT/AAPIMAGE

Many businesses are struggling to stay afloat and many, including the government, say bringing more skilled workers from overseas is the answer.


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By Amelia Dunn

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Many businesses are struggling to stay afloat and many, including the government, say bringing more skilled workers from overseas is the answer.


Acute labour shortage puts visas in the Budget spotlight


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