Despite a massive pipeline of construction work across the state, new trade apprenticeship commencements have unexpectedly dropped by 10%.

Master Builders Executive Manager Michael Hopkins joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that to secure our future workforce, the government must continue wage subsidies for small businesses and fast-track skilled migration.

Despite a massive pipeline of construction work across the state, new trade apprenticeship commencements have unexpectedly dropped by 10%.
Master Builders Executive Manager Michael Hopkins joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that to secure our future workforce, the government must continue wage subsidies for small businesses and fast-track skilled migration.

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Queensland construction crisis: Why trade apprenticeships plummet 10% 

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