In December 2021 Australia?s employment increased by 65,000 people as the unemployment rate hit 4.2%, the lowest level in 13-years since the mining boom of 2008.
Despite the rise in Aussies heading into the workforce, the labour shortages continue to confront businesses around the country - with sectors like health care being the worst hit.
A study by the Australian Industry Group found that 73% of Australian businesses expect that they will have difficulty finding and retaining skilled labour in 2022.
With an average of three to four years to become qualified in specific skills, Australian businesses expect the labour shortage crisis to worsen before it gets better.
With international borders opening on Australia?s east coast though, the desperate need for healthcare workers may be eased slightly as overseas nurses are able to return to employment down under after a 2-year pandemic-related hiatus.