Western Australia is continuing its efforts to recruit workers from abroad in an effort to head off labour shortages.
The Australian state expects to create 240,000 new jobs as AUD $225 million in resources and infrastructure projects get underway; It is estimated that Western Australia will see a shortfall of 150,000 workers.
“This growth will present significant challenges for government, industry and the community as the demand for skilled labour to service the state’s growing industries places pressure on many sectors of the economy,” Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said.
To meet the demand for skilled labour, the state will be bringing in immigrants under the Western Australian Skilled Migration Strategy.
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March 31st, 2011
Tushar Mathur
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