Queensland is facing a desperate shortfall of tradies just as major housing projects, infrastructure builds, and the 2032 Olympics loom.
Master Builders Queensland’s Michael Hopkins broke down their new blueprint, offering practical policy fixes to recruit apprentices, recognise migrant skills, and keep critical construction on track.

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