Federal government launches $10 million jobseeker platform to address staff shortages in hospitality, travel and tourism sectors

Federal government launches $10 million jobseeker platform to address staff shortages in hospitality, travel and tourism sectors
25 July 2025 Nine News:  The federal government has funnelled $10 million into a jobseeker platform designed to help Australia's hospitality, travel and tourism sectors hire and retain staff.  Workforce demand in the three industries, which already employs 706,000 Australians, is forecast to skyrocket by 150,000 people by 2033, according to government research.  In response, the government has launched eeger – an online platform which will advertise job vacancies, offer training programs and promote career development.