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Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future

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by Simon Kuestenmacher and Michael Yardney

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Join leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and wealth and property investment expert Michael Yardney as they share Australian demographic shifts, trend analysis and social change insights to help business decision makers, entrepreneurs, and investors make informed decisions. Each week, we bring you in-depth discussions about how demographics affects our future and actionable advice on demographic factors that influence property investment, business and industry and how to prepare for demographic and social changes in the next decade. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or investor, our podcast equips you with knowledge to stay ahead of the curve. In a rapidly changing world, empower your business and investment decisions with data-driven insights. By subscribing to Demographics Decoded, you gain access to: • Expert analysis from leading authorities in demography, economics and the future. • Insights into the trends that will impact your business and investments. • Strategies for leveraging demographic shifts to your advantage. https://DemographicsDecoded.com.au

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Why Australia Relies on Migrant Workers More Than Most People Realise

<p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">Here's something that might surprise you.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">More than a third of everyone currently working in Australia was born overseas. One in three workers. 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Because once you understand how deeply Australia's economy</span> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">and your daily life</span> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-AU">depend</span> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">on migrant workers, you can't un-know it.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">And as property investors, understanding where the workers are, where they're settling, and where the critical shortages are biting hardest... that matters enormously for how we think about housing demand, infrastructure, and long-term growth.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">In this episode, Simon Kuestenmacher talks about how Australia's population trends are reshaping property, business, and long-term planning.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">We unpack why migrant labour remains essential across key industries, from healthcare and construction to aged care.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">We look at the numbers behind workforce shortages and how they influence housing demand in the suburbs and regions.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">We discuss why data matters more than headlines when assessing migration policy, affordability, and investment strategy.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang= "EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">We explore how ageing demographics and targeted migration could affect future economic growth and property opportunities.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US">Takeaways</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Migration keeps essential industries running by filling shortages in healthcare, aged care, and construction.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Regional migration incentives can support housing demand outside major capital cities.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Ageing population trends will intensify pressure on labour supply and care services.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Foreign-born workers already underpin Australia's most critical service sectors and infrastructure delivery.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Skilled migration can help ease shortages without relying solely on short-term labour fixes.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Permanent migration pathways create more stable communities and stronger long-term housing demand.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Automation may reduce some transport shortages, but won't replace every skilled role.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Demographic data helps investors spot where future population growth will support property values.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Temporary visa settings can distort workforce planning and delay business certainty.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">• Australia's economic resilience depends on aligning migration policy with labour market reality.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></strong></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">About Simon Kuestenmacher</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href= "https://www.simonkuestenmacher.com/"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Simon Kuestenmacher</span></a> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">is co-founder and Director –</span> <a href= "https://www.tdgp.com.au/"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">The Demographics Group</span></a><u><span lang= "EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">.</span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><u><span lang= "EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style= "text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-GB">Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-GB"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-GB">He ranks as one of the world's Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can't get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow</span> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Simon on</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonkuestenmacher/"><span lang= "EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">LinkedIn</span></a> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">or</span> <a href= "https://x.com/simongerman600?lang=en"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">X (formerly Twitter)</span></a> <span lang="EN-GB" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-GB">or any of his other social channels.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href= "https://www.tdgp.com.au/enquire"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Click here</span></a> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement.</span> <span lang= "EN-GB" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; background: white; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-GB">His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"><a href= "https://www.tdgp.com.au/enquire">https://www.tdgp.com.au/enquire</a></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><u><span lang= "EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style= "text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> <strong><u><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">About Michael Yardney</span></u></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href= "https://michaelyardney.com/"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Michael Yardney</span></a> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">- founder</span> <a href= "https://metropole.com.au/"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: #0563c1; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Metropole Property Strategists</span></a> <span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">has been voted one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia's leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; 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text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK13;"><strong><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">Property Investment & Wealth Creation Australia | The Michael Yardney Podcast</span></strong></span></a><span style= "mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK13;"><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU">. Just look for it wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-AU" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0563c1; mso-themecolor: hyperlink; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;" xml:lang="EN-AU"><span style= "text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">About Demographics Decoded</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">Demographics drive economic performance, workforce participation and long-term prosperity.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">Demographics Decoded explores:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Workforce participation trends Australia</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Labour shortages and skills gaps</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Productivity and economic growth</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Urbanisation and employment hubs</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Small business and demographic demand</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• The future of work in Australia</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Education, skills and economic mobility</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">• Regional economic development</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">If you're a business owner, investor or decision maker who wants to anticipate structural change rather than react to headlines, this podcast gives you the demographic intelligence to stay ahead.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">Explore more insights at:<br /></span><a href= "https://demographicsdecoded.com.au/"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: blue; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;" xml:lang="EN-US">https://demographicsdecoded.com.au</span></a></p>

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What is Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future?

Join leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and wealth and property investment expert Michael Yardney as they share Australian demographic shifts, trend analysis and social change insights to help business decision makers, entrepreneurs, and investors make informed decisions.

Each week, we bring you in-depth discussions about how demographics affects our future and actionable advice on demographic factors that influence property investment, business and industry and how to prepare for demographic and social changes in the next decade.

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or investor, our podcast equips you with knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.

In a rapidly changing world, empower your business and investment decisions with data-driven insights. By subscribing to Demographics Decoded, you gain access to: • Expert analysis from leading authorities in demography, economics and the future. • Insights into the trends that will impact your business and investments. • Strategies for leveraging demographic shifts to your advantage.

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