Treasurer Jim Chalmers said migration was an important part of the answer to an aging workforce, but not a substitute of the other things the government is doing.
The government today release the 2022 Population Statement, which shows Australia’s population is aging faster than previously thought.
Stream the news you want, when you want with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Treasurer Chalmers said that in order to continue providing the services, pensions and health care Australians expect, the government needed to ensure we have the right kind of workforce to support it.
“Cheaper early childhood education is a big part of the story because it means more and more new parents and particularly mums can work more and earn more if they want to. That's good for our workforce.
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