WA Unable to Poach Workers From Other States as Skills Shortage Grips Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (R) tours Fortescue Metals Group's Christmas Creek mining operations with Fortescue Metals Group CEO Andrew Forrest (L) in Karratha, Western Australia, on April 15, 2021. Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian - Pool/Getty Images

The nationwide skill shortage in Australia has made Western Australia’s (WA) potential of “poaching” east coast skilled workers more difficult.

A survey conducted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) revealed a bidding war has started in the country to secure Australian workers.