QLD's skills shortage critical Queensland's skills shortage is accelerating alarmingly, with over 40,000 workers urgently needed to halt the growing crisis which is suppressing the economy.		Australians skilling the Beijing 2008 Olympics Since the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where Australian skilled and trades workers proved just what they can do, International sporting venues are scrambling to get a hold of Australian workers. We have a look at just what Aussie skills are involved in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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