(ABC Radio Australia transcript)

As the global financial crisis deepens, immigration and labour are big challenges for government.

Skilled migration to Australia has been crucial during recent boom times. But as the economy slows, the challenges to fine-tune the right mix of skills for Australia's workforce are more complex. Recent analysis by the Clarius Group identifies several areas where skill shortages are still a drag on business - but that could be in for drastic change.

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