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[–] Longmactoppedup@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (9 children)

That period during 2020 was the first time in ages I'd felt positive about the economy. Due to the immigration tap being turned off demand in my industry increased and pay and conditions got better.

After Labor decided to open the immigration flood gates, the shoe is obviously on the other foot again as far as employer vs employee relationships go. Pay has flat lined and conditions like WFH are getting wound back. Thank you Labor for living up to your liberal lite™ tag.

[–] rainynight65@feddit.de 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Remind me, what else happened in 2020? Was there any particular reason why the 'immigration tap' was turned off?

[–] Longmactoppedup@aussie.zone -5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Can't quite remember. I seem to recall WFH becoming important, and not being able to travel interstate or overseas easily. Also house prices dipped for a bit until the govt over corrected with a shower of money.

What was it that caused all that again?

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