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Budget lacks the reforms workplaces need most: business leaders

The Federal Budget promises "more jobs and a stronger economy" but lacks any real plan to address critical workforce issues, business leaders say.

"Tonight's Budget will continue to build capacity in the economy; however, business has been left with a long road to recovery without significant reform to address chronic workforce shortages and languishing productivity," according to ACCI chief executive Andrew McKellar.

HR Daily sets out some key announcements from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's speech and the Budget papers below, along with some early responses...

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