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The great skills shortage farce

Leith van Onselen
Monday, 16 August 2021
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Analysis of 800 jobs by the National Skills Commission (NSC) claims that one in five occupations in Australia is suffering from skill shortages.

Occupations suffering the most acute skills shortages include:

  • Accountants and auditors;
  • Cooks and Chefs; and
  • Engineers.

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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.