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The HYENA Man “Migrants don’t come here to take, they come here to contribute” – Aden Fareh Even after this year's events, Australian summers never fail to remind us that to live in this country is to be very fortunate. The long, warm days, the beaches, the barbecues, the family, the friends, the sports, the arts, and the space are enough to remind us why we love it so much and why, we, or our ancestors, chose to come here. We take the good things for granted. But sometimes, we meet a person like Aden, and remember we are profoundly lucky to live in Australia - strong, free, democratic, prosperous and unpretentious. Immigration always teaches us things about ourselves. Aden’s story teaches us about ambition, adaptability and positivity. Ben Donnelly met Aden at 7:30am in Cathedral Square Park, Brisbane City. Aden introduced himself with his trademark smile, and told his remarkable story. Aden grew up as a nomad in Somalia. After suffering a hyena attack, Aden’s wound became infected, and he was sent to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) for further treatment. He subsequently moved to Foxton, New Zealand, with his brothers. In the evenings, they would learn English by watching movies.   During school in New Zealand, his brothers supported him by working in a chicken abattoir. Initially very popular, they knew how quickly opinions could turn when they did not live up to their classmates’ stereotypes.   Aden moved to another town, Palmerston North, where he met a teacher, Mrs. Mathews, who brought out Aden’s hidden potential. He topped his school, won a scholarship to study Process Engineering at Massey University and was invited back to do his PhD, graduating with a Master's in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (Distinction). During his early career, he was nominated for New Zealand Young Innovator of the Year for applying concepts from his master’s degree. Aden assisted a major multinational food and drink conglomerate in restarting exporting after an extended delay. He is currently working on Australia’s vital defence and civilian supply chain infrastructure as a Project Manager. There are many suggested reasons for the strength of Australia’s immigrant society. All of which have their merit, combined, are enough not to be complacent about them. But, undoubtedly, a strength of Australia’s immigrant society is the strength of the immigrants who have come here. Aden Fareh is an example of an excellent Australian—engineering solutions to our most complicated problems, with an unimpeachable smile. https://lnkd.in/gEP9ZUg4

Candidate Spotlight 💡 Showcasing the stories of Yakr candidates who have made the transition to Australia. Meet Santosh, one of our exceptional candidates. With an impressive career as a Mechanic in India, Santosh has now made Australia his home. At Yakr, we believe the key to addressing Australia’s skill gap lies in harnessing the global talent pool. By searching worldwide, we can connect Australian businesses with highly specialised professionals like Santosh, ensuring the demands of their workforce are met. Welcome to Australia, Santosh, we’re thrilled to be part of your journey and can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve here! #InternationalRecruitment #Migration #SkilledLabour #LabourShortage

YAKR WEEKLY BRIEFING - CONSTRUCTION Australian construction’s biggest headlines of the week that was, dot-pointed and delivered every week to keep you in the loop. Market Movements - The Australian government’s release of the core skills occupation list this week has sparked controversy within the industry, as key roles such as hoist and lift operators have been left off. Many are dismayed over the exclusion of these roles in the middle of a housing crisis and chronic labour shortage.  Industry Trends - In a statement by Lendlease CEO this week, constructions costs are finding a new normal as material price increases have slowed to near pre-pandemic levels. Whilst labour costs remain this new baseline is likely here to stay. Corporate Developments - Victorian developer Salvo Property Group has begun demolishing a site ahead of construction starting on the company’s $220 million Moray House mixed-use development early next year. The company’s move to construction will bolster confidence and add momentum to the Melbourne high-rise market after a challenging year for the sector Environmental and Regulatory Updates - Following the release of the core skills occupation list this week leading construction bodies are calling for a skilled migration overhaul to ease the desperate shortage of tradies. Industry bodies say a chronic shortage of workers across 12 different trades is impacting housing prices and affecting the flow of new homes into the market.

YAKR WEEKLY BRIEFING - MINING Australian mining’s biggest headlines of the week that was, dot-pointed and delivered every week to keep you in the loop. Market Movements  - China’s pledge to do more to boost the economy sent commodities and mining stocks soaring on Tuesday. Whilst on a broader scale, Australia’s commodity prices continue to face downward pressure overall. Industry Trends - Despite some softening demand in China, Australia's iron ore industry remains robust, with iron ore prices holding steady around USD 134.65 per tonne. Experts continue to expect the industry to thrive over the short to medium term, though concerns about global economic growth, particularly in China, have placed some pressure on pricing - This week the lithium market has experienced renewed interest, particularly from junior explorers. The boom and bust cycle in this sector remains evident, with significant exploration activity observed despite the volatility of commodity prices. Corporate Developments  - Today, Rio Tinto announced it approved a $2.5 billion expansion of the Rincon project in Argentina, marking its first commercial scale lithium operation. Production is expected to begin in 2028 followed by a three-year ramp up to full capacity, generating significant job creation and economic opportunities for local businesses. - New Murchison Gold has entered into an ore purchase agreement with Westgold Resources in an effort to increase production at its Crown Prince deposit in WA. This agreement details the purchase of 30,000 – 50,000 tonnes of gold ore per month by Westgold. Environmental and Regulatory Updates - This week it was announced the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will invest $US75 million in Resource Capital Funds to drive decarbonisation in Australia’s mining industry, with lithium, nickel, and copper among the commodities named. 

THE NEW 482 'SID' VISA IS HERE. What’s new? ➡️ Three pathways: Specialist ($135K+), Core ($73K+), and Essential Skills (TBC). ➡️ Faster processing: 7 days (Specialist), 21 days (Core). ➡️ Lower experience requirements: 1 year full-time (down from 2 years). ➡️ Simplified permanent residency: Easier pathways via Subclass 186. Wondering how this impacts Aussie employers? Check out our full breakdown below.

Labour market update for December. Mitch Crawley Ben Donnelly #australianjobs #labourmarket #australia #growth #overseasrecruitment #migration

Concerning reversal in the recruitment difficulty rate for Queensland. The recruitment outlook survey by Jobs and Skills Australia shows QLD is the only state that employers are finding it increasingly harder to fill vacant roles. Whilst the rest of employers in Australia are benefiting from an ease in recruitment conditions, QLD is going in the opposite direction. Last quarter a 10% increase in the rate made QLD the most difficult state to recruit in, with around 65% of employers encountering significant problems. How will this play out into the new year, and which regions in QLD will be most affected? #yakr #recruitment #queenslandjobs

The great ‘High Rise’ Harry Triguboff, the man behind the many Meriton towers we see all across our major cities today. He had his take on the immigration issue. Simply put, “We can’t find the reasons not to fix it (Visa system).” For a bloke who’s seen a fair few winters, Harry’s definitely still got it. Great yarn as always Mark Bouris AM. #jobs #migration #skillsshortage #meriton

We’re thrilled to see one of our outstanding candidates, RJ, thriving in his new role with Wulguru Group in Townsville, QLD. RJ, originally from the Philippines, brings a wealth of experience as a welder, having worked in the UAE and we’re proud to have matched him with a company that values his expertise. At Yakr, we’re committed to bridging the talent gap by connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need. As the nationwide skills shortage continues to impact industries in Australia, especially in rural areas, we understand the challenges businesses face. That’s why we’re proud to play a key role in helping organisations like Wulguru Group secure the workforce they need to meet project timelines. Congratulations again RJ. #CandidateWeekly #CandidateStory #InternationalRecruitment #Migration

The recent occupation shortage update highlights an interesting trend. Improving fill rates suggest easing in labour market conditions. However small businesses continue to struggle. Check out our most recent insight for more. #OccupationShortage #JobShortage #SkillsShortage #OverseasMigraiton