Skills and labour shortages across Australia are severely impacting business recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In its submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration this week, ACCI has urged the Federal Government to make skilled migration more immediately accessible so business can access critical skills through Australia’s skilled migration program.
“Skills shortages have been exacerbated by the prolonged closure of Australia’s border, and this is evident both in sectors that have bounced back strongly as well as those that are still recovering”, acting CEO Jenny Lambert said.
“It is a matter of survival for businesses in the accommodation, hospitality, cafes and restaurants sectors to access skilled migration. But there is also a critical need for more professionals such as structural and civil engineers, surveyors and veterinarians in order for businesses to grow.
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