Finance Minister: Australia needs skilled immigration
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15:38 29/11/2010
Finance Minister: Australia needs skilled immigration According to Penny Wong, Australia's Finance Minister, Australia needs an increase in skilled immigration to meet demand for skilled labor. "We...
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11:04 23/11/2010
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11:57 21/11/2010
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