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Child poverty in Australia and strong demand for TAFE courses

Feb 04, 202129 min
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Jobkeeper and Jobseeker payments have reduced overall income inequality in Australia, but as they are wound back, how will children in our lowest income households fare? Tafes around the country are seeing strong demand for courses in cybersecurity, nursing, aged care and book keeping as workers retrain and upskill. Also, how can house prices continue to rise?

Guests:

Craig Robertson, CEO, TAFE Directors Australia

Wendy Field, head of policy and programs, The Smith Family

Jade Smith

Eliza Owen, head of residential research Australia, CoreLogic

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