Census reveals snapshot of the Australian workforce

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Australia increasingly relies on migrants to fill skills gaps, particularly in IT and nursing. New Census data showing Australia’s workforce has undergone some major changes in recent years .. and the country is more dependent on skilled migration than ever.

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