Why vanishing apprentices and global conflict are spiking your tradie bills

Australia is facing a national skills crisis as apprenticeship numbers plummet by 10%, leaving critical infrastructure projects like the Brisbane Olympics and the housing transition in jeopardy. CEO of the Australian Industry Group, Innes Willox, explained how a "perfect storm" of government incentive cuts and Middle East supply chain disruptions is driving up costs for every household.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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