/ 01 September 2022

Summiting the big challenges

Image source: iStock
Image source: iStock

If you’re not on the list to attend the Albanese Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit kicking off today in Canberra, well, you’re in the same boat as 99.99999% of the population… There are 142 government, business and union leaders attending, along with experts in labour markets, education/training, and migration, to discuss some of the biggest issues confronting Australia’s economy and start nutting out the reforms needed to ensure Australia’s prosperity. No pressure… On the problems side, we’re still recovering from the massive domestic and international disruptions brought on by COVID. Add that to persistent issues like low wages growth, a tight labour market, finding enough skilled migrants and a skills system that isn’t producing enough workers for the industries where they’re needed – and geez that’s a lot to talk about… Let’s just hope that someone thinks to provide Anthony Albanese with a chair

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