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Government Senator Kavan Gayle has warned that despite billions of dollars being available for investment in housing and infrastructure work, rebuilding could be stymied by a shortage of skilled carpenters, masons, electricians, and plumbers to keep pace with development. Gayle | Collector
Government Senator Kavan Gayle has warned that despite billions of dollars being available for investment in housing and infrastructure work, rebuilding could be stymied by a shortage of skilled carpenters, masons, electricians, and plumbers to keep pace with development. Gayle
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Government Senator Kavan Gayle has warned that despite billions of dollars being available for investment in housing and infrastructure work, rebuilding could be stymied by a shortage of skilled carpenters, masons, electricians, and plumbers to keep pace with development. Gayle

Government Senator Kavan Gayle has warned that despite billions of dollars being available for investment in housing and infrastructure work, rebuilding could be stymied by a shortage of skilled carpenters, masons, electricians, and plumbers to keep pace with development. Gayle

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