The Australian Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit wrapped up earlier this month with an agreement to 36 immediate initiatives, including: accelerated TAFE funding; a one-off income credit so Age Pensioners who want to work can earn an additional $4,000 this year without losing any of their pension; more flexibility in the National Housing Infrastructure Facility to invest in social and affordable housing; modernising workplace relations laws; an increase in permanent Migration program.
The Property Council of Australia welcomed the move to increase the permanent migration cap from 160,000 to 195,000 and invest more resources in visa processing.
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