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Amid a labour shortage, here's how businesses could hire more refugees — and gain a strategic advantage

Written by Jeannie Eun Su Lee, Lecturer, University of Newcastle

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Australia is in the grip of a labour shortage, as pandemic border closures stem the flow of workers from other countries. At the same time, Australia has an untapped talent pool of workers: refugees who have settled here and are urgently looking for work.

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Amid a labour shortage, here's how businesses could hire more refugees — and gain a strategic advantage

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club

Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

At a glance: budget 2026

A budget with a bundle of reforms in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’

Aurecon bolsters South Australian leadership to support major infrastructure growth

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?

No Sign of Slowdown in Australian Corporate IT Investment

We've let wage exploitation become the default experience of migrant workers

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

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