The MCA welcomes the positive announcements on childcare support, training and skilled migration at the Jobs and Skills Summit and will continue to engage constructively on proposals to increase real wages through productivity growth.
The Australian Government’s commitment to increase permanent skilled migration by 195,000 nationally will benefit regional communities, with an extra 9,000 places providing the mining industry an increased talent pool.
Bringing forward child support and more fee-free TAFE places are important measures to increase choice and pathways for Australians, including women, people with disability, First Nations people and families.
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