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Australia urged to see the world's 70 million displaced people as a 'talent pool'

Talar Hagob fled war-torn Syria with her family and now lives in Sydney.

Talar Hagob fled war-torn Syria with her family and now lives in Sydney. Source: SBS

Australia is being urged to see the world's 70 million displaced people as a 'talent pool'. The call comes from a former refugee who says their skills could help combat the recession in Australia.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos, Nick Baker

Source: SBS



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Australia is being urged to see the world's 70 million displaced people as a 'talent pool'. The call comes from a former refugee who says their skills could help combat the recession in Australia.



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