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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has highlighted workforce skills as the “single biggest challenge facing the Australian economy” in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Employer surveys also show it’s a top concern. Adding to these concerns is an expected 85% fall in net overseas migration in 2020-21 from 2018-19 levels because of COVID-related border closures. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has stressed the urgency of increased and more flexible temporary and permanent migration as global competition for skills and talent intensifies in the post-pandemic rec...

Mining engineer shortage sees competition for skilled workers ramp-up amid pandemic SunSunday 21 The mining industry has identified a skills shortage, with companies battling for engineers. ( Print text only Cancel As Australia's multi-billion-dollar metal mining industry aims to capitalise on strong prices, companies have become locked in a battle to attract professionals. Key points: COO Matt O'Neill says the company has had to consider more flexible working arrangements The Minerals Council of Australia says international border closures have made the talent pool smaller Gold, copper, zinc...