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How not to cash in on a Trump-inspired exodus
Policy

How not to cash in on a Trump-inspired exodus

We're still making it too hard for the skilled labour we need to come here.

Jem Traylen 18 Nov 2024
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Skilled residents need more focus in visa system, says Auditor-General
Policy

Skilled residents need more focus in visa system, says Auditor-General

They’re only 1.4% of visas issued but the Auditor-General says skilled residence visas aren’t getting the focus they need given their strategic importance.Commenting on a report he tabled in Parliament on Thursday, Auditor-General John Ryan said a well-managed and effective visa...

Jem Traylen 14 Nov 2024
Iain Rennie appointed new Treasury Secretary
Economy

Iain Rennie appointed new Treasury Secretary

Ex-state services chief will take over from Caralee McLiesh on Monday.

Staff reporters 14 Nov 2024
New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched
Finance

New PPP ‘blueprint’ launched

The Government is releasing a “refreshed blueprint” on the use of public-private partnerships to deliver infrastructure projects.Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said this followed extensive engagement by the Infrastructure Commission with Treasury, other public sector agenci...

Staff reporters 13 Nov 2024