The voice of industry has for too long been neglected in reforming Australia's skilled immigration system, and some "brave" choices are now needed to support attracting overseas talent, a Robert Walters MD says. read more
"Absurd" processing times and permanent migration pathways are in the spotlight this week, meanwhile recruiters have welcomed incentives to attract more people to nursing, while highlighting bigger issues the sector must address. read more
Labor's 'same job, same pay' proposal would be "extremely complicated" to legislate, and is highly unlikely to roll out in the Government's first term, according to a former Fair Work Commission deputy president. read more
Recruiters have welcomed details of the Federal Government's upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit, declaring it an opportunity to address economic and business needs so long as it avoids "ideological naval gazing". read more
Recruiters now have a "voice" at the highest levels of Queensland's state government, which will help address some of the problems that arise when providing staff to the public sector, an industry representative says. read more