Automotive trades stay short as national skills shortages ease, says MTAA
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Automotive trades stay short as national skills shortages ease, says MTAA
The 2026 Occupation Shortage List shows fewer occupations in shortage, but MTAA says nine automotive trades have been short every year since 2021.
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