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Are foreign workers the answer to Australia's labour shortage? In prosperous times, many advertised positions are too menial or too low-paid to rouse job-seekers' interest.
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I was most interested in Chris Evans comments about his preparedness to lose industries that pay low wages . In a world that is experiencing food shortages and climate change is resulting in consumers that are starting to measure " food miles ", while at the same time complain about price increases , is it not logical to ensure that Australia can sustain its food production . Absolutely mind boggling !!!!!!
people2people have conducted a survey on many of the issues raised in this program that relate specifically to the white collar aspects of the shortage. The results can be seen at; http://www.people2people.com.au/news/?p=210
perhaps if we didn't want/need such huge salaries more locals could be employed. do we really need fancy plama tvs, cars, jewels, PSPs etc. CEO' could lead by eg and reduce their greedy salaries.we shouldn't forget that the developed nations contribute to the conditions in developing nations.may be the world should be split into 2, one half for the capitalists who can kill each other with their greed and the other half for the people who care about people and the environment.
Is it possible to obtain a copy of the recent Insight program discussing Pacific Island guest workers and the New Zealand experience with guest workers. I understood it was to be replayed last Friday and was disappointed.
Hi Laurence,
Please click on
this link to watch the show online, and on this link to see our web-exclusive interview with the President of Kiribati on this specific issue.
Thank you for your interest - and happy viewing!
Best regards,
The Insight Team
regardless of what they say on the show, the $41850 P.A. does not include accomodation. all they have to do is to ensure accomodation is available and perhaps go as "guarantor" as they don't have ability to get rental on their own without history. otherwise they pay accomodation themselves. some Employers choose to provide this either as a package or due to misinformation...
I resent foreign workers, I have been doing security/menial work in Brisbane for below average wages. I wish I could be guarenteed $42,000 plus help for housing. I am off to Central Queensland as soon as I can obtain my MR licence which is another big cost I have to incure just to secure work. Last cost was a security licence for very average pay in return Where does it all end as I have so many skills and have done lots of different training
Lack of skilled labour - our story is this - our young son at the age of 21 finally decided that he would like to become a carpenter/builder. He approached a large construction company in Brisbane about starting an apprenticeship - they informed him that they would prefer to see him have some small job expericence. No problem there we could understand that. He next approached a training group in North Brisbane - the training group supervisor was so impressed with our sons drive and personality that he imediately rang 3 local builder who were look for an apprentice. The supervisor unfortunaley could not get a position for our son as none of the builder were prepared to put on a 21 year old. Too old too expensive. Our son was prepared to accept the 1st year apprenticeship wage, but to no avail as he was no allowed to do this. 12months he tried to get an apprenticeship - The industry lost a very keen and hard worker - there is a definate problem in this system!!!
I didn't catch the whole show so, I don't know if this question was brought up. I don't have anything against foreigners wanting to come here to work. Although, I would like to know why Australia accepts foreign workers when our unemployment rate is above 0%.
Overseas staff shouls only be used to top up our shortages not to replace Australian people. I have spent 6 weeks looking for work in Melbourne, sending numerous applications a day and still I have nothing. I am not unskilled, have worked in many idustries; including Quarantine for a numer of years and I\'m being told I am too qualified for the jobs I want to do. i would like to get out and get my hands dirty but it seems all those jobs are put aside for the overseas workers.