Skilled manufacturing labour has edge over US
Australian high tech manufacturers can access cheaper skilled labour than their US rivals and must compete in global markets
Ben Potter writes on policy specialising in industrial relations, climate, productivity. Based in our Melbourne newsroom, Ben is a senior writer on national issues and competitiveness.
Australian high tech manufacturers can access cheaper skilled labour than their US rivals and must compete in global markets
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Investor Trevor St Baker's left field bid to reprieve Hazelwood has run into flak.
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