Navigating the changes to Australia’s skilled migrant program: The good, the bad and the ugly
Australia's immigration system is suffering from a decade of breathtaking neglect, and changes are coming to the country's skilled migration program.
Corporates need to help Asian-Australian leaders crack ‘bamboo ceiling’
Many people with Asian backgrounds experience bias, discrimination and racism at work, particularly in Australia’s corporates.
Restaurateur Michael Ryan received 70 resumes for a job ad. Why the role remains empty will surprise you
Amid Australia's historic labour and skills shortage, the difficulty associated with recruiting hospitality staff is now affecting the operations of Ryan's award-winning restaurant.
Election 2022: Why are wages finally set to grow, and what are the major parties promising?
After nearly a decade of wage stagnation and real wage falls during the pandemic, the government is forecasting a tight employment market that will finally drive wages growth above 3%.
The budget won’t fix Australia’s skills shortage. We need to get more creative
Across Australia, businesses are facing a skills crisis, so why were there no creative ideas in the budget to really address the personnel shortage we face?
The increase to Australia’s permanent skilled intake is a big deal. Here’s why
The increase in Australia’s permanent skilled intake that Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke announced on budget night is a big deal, and one that will leave Australians better off.
Top economists say lifting the ceiling on Australia’s migrant intake would help COVID-19 recovery
Leading economists say Australia should aim for at least 190,000 migrants per year as it opens its borders.
Chefs, accountants and analysts: The 22 new occupations added to priority skilled migration list
The additions more than double the list to a total of 41 occupations, and serve to address the pervasive skills shortage in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family-run winery “hamstrung” as it struggles to find staff post-COVID-19
A lack of staff is preventing this family winery from realising the full advantage of increased domestic tourism, and hampering its recovery.