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Australia has a dire shortage of apprentices. Some say it’s because of low pay and physically demanding work. Others argue Generation Z is simply too lazy or soft.
Advocates want more subsidies and investment to boost the workforce. But some young apprentices have reported toxic workplaces and hazing.
Meanwhile, older tradies are struggling amid a surplus of work and drought of young workers.
So how did we get into this mess – and how can we fix it? ACTU assistant secretary Liam O’Brien joins us in today’s deep dive.
Headlines:
Barnaby Joyce won’t be at a scheduled Nationals party meeting today
Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO countries
A third of Aussie kids can’t read
58th Superbowl is on today
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Australia has a dire shortage of apprentices. Some say it’s because of low pay and physically demanding work. Others argue Generation Z is simply too lazy or soft.
Advocates want more subsidies and investment to boost the workforce. But some young apprentices have reported toxic workplaces and hazing.
Meanwhile, older tradies are struggling amid a surplus of work and drought of young workers.
So how did we get into this mess – and how can we fix it? ACTU assistant secretary Liam O’Brien joins us in today’s deep dive.
Headlines:
Barnaby Joyce won’t be at a scheduled Nationals party meeting today
Donald Trump says he would encourage Russia to attack NATO countries
A third of Aussie kids can’t read
58th Superbowl is on today
Follow The Briefing:
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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