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The Fifa opportunity – let’s not blow it
Public sector

Jem Traylen: The Fifa opportunity – let’s not blow it

The government needs to stop making excuses and get us a tourism workforce now.

Jem Traylen 10 Apr 2023
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Working holiday boost may not be enough for Fifa World Cup
Public sector

Working holiday boost may not be enough for Fifa World Cup

The industry says the government should have done more to secure a workforce for the world cup.

Jem Traylen 06 Apr 2023
Early cyclone estimate lifts EQC costs by more than $300m
Public sector

Early cyclone estimate lifts EQC costs by more than $300m

A slowing labour market is weighing on the income tax take.

Paul McBeth 04 Apr 2023
Govt endorses immigration report
Public sector

Govt endorses immigration report

The government isn't keen on canning permanent residency visas, but largely endorses the Productivity Commission's immigration recommendations.

Greg Hurrell 04 Apr 2023