NSW businesses howl “skills shortage”

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By Leith van Onselen

The old “skills shortage” red herring has emerged again, with a survey by the NSW Business Chamber claiming a shortage of 54,000 workers across the state. From The SMH:

More than half of employers in NSW say they are experiencing skills shortages…

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.