Foreign arrivals cap lifted as major strategy to address skills and labour shortages

The news came on the last day of the Jobs and Skills summit in Canberra, and followed broad consensus from unions and business groups on the need for increased permanent migration to address critical skills and labour shortages.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks at the end of the Jobs and Skills Summit at Parliament House in Canberra, Friday, September 2, 2022. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE