Business News Hesperia director Ben Lisle says authorities need to target international migration to Western Australia more aggressively, to prevent skills shortages and speed up delivery of housing. Speaking at a Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, Mr Lisle pointed out the state’s reliance on overseas workers to meet its workforce needs. “Australia has one of the lowest unemployment rates […]
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Business News Industry leaders are forecasting a return to equilibrium for WA, as population growth continues and the pipeline of supply gets built out. Speaking at an Urban Development Institute of Australia WA event today, Real Estate Institute of WA chief executive Cath Hart said Western Australians were more equipped to weather interest rate spikes than other states. “WA […]
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Business News Industry leaders are finding ways to address shortfalls in affordable housing and homeless accommodation. The rising cost of living and housing supply pressures are contributing to an increase in homelessness and dependence on social housing. While government investment in these areas has grown, the private sector has a role to play in leveraging […]
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