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Minister blames Morrison government for skills shortage

Hairdresser Paula Foord has been trying to recruit staff for over a year (SBS).jpg

Hairdresser Paula Foord has been trying to recruit staff for over a year Source: SBS News / SBS

The number of occupations experiencing skills shortages has nearly doubled in the space of a year. As politicians squabble over who is to blame, some businesses are battling to provide regular service.



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