Innovative employer proves labour shortage is a myth

Barry Iddles (second left), owner of Queenscliff restaurant 360Q, with staff members Susie Burston, Ken Ferrier (front) and Kenton Savage. CREDIT: The Age  

The Australian labour market does not suffer from a shortage of workers; far from it.

Australia’s labour force participation rate is 66.6%, compared to our Kiwi cousin's 71.7%. The vast difference rep…