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Young people with disability great candidates to fill jobs during national labour shortage, advocates say

In a hi-vis shirt paired with a wide-brimmed hat, Nathan Tyrrell "puts his heart and soul" into his job of cleaning and washing trucks.

The 18-year-old, who lives with an intellectual disability, gained work experience at a central Queensland removalist business in April.

Three months later, the Rockhampton business put Mr Tyrrell on the books.

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