UK’s dig after Aussie state’s bid to steal Brits

News.com.au - 17/02
Australia’s plan to recruit workers from Britain to fill more than 30,000 job vacancies has been met with overseas backlash.

Australia’s plan to recruit workers from Britain to fill more than 30,000 job vacancies has been met with overseas backlash.

The British Medical Association is up in arms over a plan to lure thousands of doctors from the UK to Western Australia, to help with staffing shortages.

A Western Australia delegation, led by Police and Defence Industry Minister Paul Papalia, is set to visit the UK later this month, with the aim of recruiting more doctors, miners, plumbers, builders, teachers and mechanics.

Mr Papalia said WA is a fantastic place to work, with a campaign promising Brit’s can expect cheaper energy bills, and higher wages if they make the move.

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