Posted by: JobContinental | May 2, 2011
Working In Australia – Over 60's Mobilised To Fill Skills Gap
Working in Australia has taken a step in a different direction to help fill the widening skills gap currently experienced – the over 60s are being asked to return to work. Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan says there is a need to “mobilise the grey army as demand for skilled workers outstrips supply”.
If this were anywhere else in the world, it would be seen as great news for the many Baby Boomers struggling to live on expected pension pots. New enticements and bonuses are planned to protect pensions of the grey army working in Australia. Such is the determination to keep senior workers engaged, a new “age discrimination commissioner” will start work in July to eradicate prejudice against seniors in the workplace.
This is in addition to encouraging a skilled workforce from overseas to work in Australia. The over 65's can expect perks to include free earnings of $6.500 before pension adjustment. Australia is keen to match neighbouring New Zealand’s grey army figures of 76% (which includes workers aged 55-64), but has a long way to go to close the 13% gap.
They want to attract around 330,000 more workers from that particular age pool. “If we could deliver a similar rate, we’d see 330,000 more workers giving us the value of their experience and know how. Enhancing mature participation is simply one of the most important issues facing our economy today,’ said Swan.
I guess the low turn-out can be attributed to financial comfort, great pension, great lifestyle and a great desire to participate in what overseas visitors come in droves to do – enjoy the great Australian experience!
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