This report investigates the critical labour and skills shortage impacting the Australian tourism sector, focusing on the development of a contemporary policy to address the issue. The report, structured in five sections, begins with a position statement from a G Adventures employee, outlining the agency's operations, values, and internal/external influences. It then provides a comprehensive background context, exploring opportunities, challenges, and the impact of visitor numbers, income, and employment issues. The report identifies specific labour shortage areas, such as food and beverage, accommodation, and tour guides, highlighting their adverse effects on the industry's productivity and growth. The statement of need emphasizes the necessity for a new policy to boost and sustain the tourism industry, benefit local populations, mitigate unemployment, and improve training. The proposed plan/policy section would detail strategies to enhance the functionality of the tourism labour force, increase professionally trained personnel, and improve working conditions. The report underscores the government's crucial role in protecting the environment and managing the industry, advocating for stakeholder collaboration and the establishment of more tourism training institutions. The policy aims to improve recruitment, promote workforce mobility, and enhance the quality of tourism services nationwide.
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