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Luke Lay

Costs and labour shortage a double blow for regions

Regional businesses are struggling to secure enough workers and often have to pay more. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labour costs and a skills shortage are among the key pressure points for regional businesses as confidence in the economy drops, a report says.

The South Australian Business Chamber 2026 Regional Voice report released Tuesday shows regional business operators are being squeezed by cost pressures relating to wages, energy, insurance and regulation on one end, and by workforce constraints on the other.

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