Through our extensive research, we provide recommendations that advance our advocacy agenda to help reform, reshape and revitalise the Greater Perth region.
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Meeting current and future workforce needs is one of the biggest challenges facing many WA businesses. The urgency of preparing the workforce cannot be underestimated, hence it is a race for industry, education providers and policymakers to deliver a ready workforce. The Committee for Perth will tackle this issue in its 2021-2022 major research project Race to the Top.
FACTBase Bulletin 79 identifies projected industry employment growth and occupation demand to November 2025 in Western Australia and Greater Perth while also examining the future composition and availability of workers to meet these demands.
Download our research snapshot for a high-level overview of FACTBase Bulletin 79's key findings. FACTBase Bulletin 79 identifies projected industry employment growth and occupation demand to November 2025 in Western Australia and Greater Perth while also examining the future composition and availability of workers to meet these demands.
Insights into immediate labour market challenges
Three topics are top of mind in early 2022: COVID-19 and the virulent Omicron variant; labour shortages; and Western Australia’s ongoing hard border – each relevant and all related.
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The Committee For Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
