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Until recently, the debate on immigration has been about reducing numbers, driven by high unemployment and seeking to protect jobs for locals.

Much has been reported about the tight labour market, which is unlikely to ease anytime soon.

Graduates from the education and training system are the future workforce – in essence, the worker pipeline.

The Committee for Perth’s latest research demonstrates that in the last 50 years Australia has shifted from being a producer mainly of primary products to one of services.

Three topics are top of mind in early 2022: COVID-19 and the virulent Omicron variant; labour shortages; and Western Australia’s ongoing hard border – each relevant and all related.

Over the past 18 months, each of us has used technology to stay connected and productive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Committee for Perth and The University of Western Australia’s report, Perth as a globally connected city, there is much data to draw on.

Whether bulk commodities or the finest in fresh produce and wine, Perth’s an important hub for our export connections with the world.

Perth is an attractor of global organisations and the creator of local success stories.

Perth offers plenty of high-quality learning opportunities.

Perth will need to leverage its growing reputation to ensure opportunities are grasped as we emerge from the pandemic.

There is not a single person across the nation that hasn’t been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human capital describes the skills, learnings, talents and attributes of a population.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us; indeed COVID-19 hastened its arrival, forcing changes we thought would be years away.

As Western Australia grapples with its economic recovery post COVID-19 and residents start to look intrastate for their annual holidays, a growing opportunity presents to use agritourism as key ind

A lot has been said of late about increasing tourism as a means to diversify our economy and create more jobs.

Last week saw the USA celebrate Women’s Equality Day, recognising the 99th anniversary of women in the world’s largest democracy, the United States, gaining the right to vote.

Public transport needs to keep pace with Perth’s growth.