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Andrew Brown

Skilled migration cap increase floated

Brendan O'Connor says there has been a drop in permanent skilled workers in recent years. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The federal government is examining whether to lift the annual cap on migration in order to address critical skills shortages.

Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor said he was open to boosting labour supply across the country, particularly in sectors where there critical shortages.

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