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Refugee resettlement program offers hope of easing Australia's crippling labour shortage

Syrian refugees Essam Mahmoud and Douaa Mardini arrived in Australia with their two children a fortnight ago, but already Essam's skills are in high demand.

With Australia in the grip of a national skills shortage, chef and baker Essam couldn't have arrived at a better time — local businesses are clamouring to hire him.

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