The door Down Under opens again for Immigrants and construction is hot

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Australia that has seen one of the strictest lockdowns during the Covid pandemic with the country adopting fortress-style controls. But it has finally fully opened its doors.Tearful reunions were seen when families and friends starting landing on on its popular shores and the authorities welcomed them back with a sign painted on a runway with the message, “Welcome Back World”. And it is not the only people that are being welcomed back, skilled migrants are back in demand. Sam Hopwood from Sable International told BizNews that the construction industry is booming and there are plenty of opportunities for people who are handy with a hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Mar 2022 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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