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Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Even after a federal budget boost, Australia won’t have enough skilled tradespeople to work on existing homes – let alone build the new homes...

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Many experienced tradies don’t have formal qualifications. Could fast-tracked recognition ease the housing crisis?

Labor’s proposal should help address some skills shortages in the sector. But it will be a long time before the benefits flow through to housing.

24.04.2025 10

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Defence spending: our research shows how Australia can stop buying weapons for the wars of the past

Australia is spending more on defence – but without money going to AI, cybersecurity and space technology our military risks being stuck in the past.

27.03.2025 10

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