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Skilled migration: A new paradigm for Government
How government initiatives are helping support Australian businesses grow.
by Carter Bovard and John O Brien
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Governments have traditionally deferred to the business sector when it comes to driving the agenda on skills. Well, not anymore.
As part of its 2020-21 Budget, the Australian Government announced $2 billion for a skills package to help workers retrain or upskill in sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19.
While these measures are good news for the domestic skills base, what about businesses that rely on international labour markets? For many firms, especially in the technology sector, recruiting from the global talent pool is an essential part of their strategy.