Master Builders calls for skilled migration system to prioritise tradies
Master Builders Australia wants construction workers given higher priority in the skilled migration system. New analysis highlights tradies' economic contribution as the industry faces ongoing labour shortages.
Will skilled migration changes make it easier to hire tradies from overseas?
Builders, carpenters, plumbers and electricians face ongoing skills shortages. Easier migration pathways could bring more workers onto job sites and ease project delays.
Key takeaways
- Master Builders Australia wants construction workers prioritised in the skilled migration system.
- New analysis highlights the significant economic contribution tradies make to Australia.
- The push comes amid ongoing labour shortages across the construction industry.
- Easier migration pathways could help builders fill skills gaps and reduce project delays.
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