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A manufacturing boss says it has become almost impossible to hire Gen Z workers because they 'don’t want to get their hands dirty'.
It comes as the Albanese government revealed their plans for the future of Australian manufacturing this month, with a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund designed to create jobs and diversify the economy.
Stripco Sandblasting and Powder Coating boss Paul Bucciarelli said he is struggling to find young people who want to work at his southwest Sydney factory.
'We are in dire straits in this country when it comes to manufacturing,' he told A Current Affair on Sunday night.
'The problem is there's a stigma in Australia with young people about taking on jobs, rolling up their sleeves and getting your hands dirty.'
