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Case study: Construction industry and migration

Author

Aaron Schiff

Date published

28 May 2022

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This case study was commissioned to inform the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into immigration settings for long-term prosperity and wellbeing.

The aim of this case study is to describe the role and use of migration within the construction sector and how this has impacted or facilitated the productivity of the industry.

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