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Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship prompts fears of labour exodus

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

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Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship prompts fears of labour exodus
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce chief executive Rebecca Tavioni is cautious about the upcoming Budget. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/22030805

Changes to citizenship rules in Australia could have an impact on the Cook Islands population.

Changes to citizenship rules in Australia could have an impact on the Cook Islands population.


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Corey Numa on 26/04/2023

As all countries are facing issues of staff, it may be time to radically rethink how you incentivise youth who obtain skills oversea's to return, and what key industries will be able to grow and develop in the islands, and how technology is changing the playing field. Top 10 jobs to be replaced by AI. Tech Jobs, Media Jobs, Legal Jobs, Market Research, Teachers, Finance, Traders, Designers, Accountants, Customer Service Agents. There goes all the lawyers, accountants, finance teams from Traders. Look to the key strengths of what the islands can offer, and build on those. With inflation on the up in AU & NZ, don't bank on the low - mid end tourism dollar. You live in a Country that implement change overnight, if you make it happen.