Irish businesses encouraged to set up in Australia

Irish businesses are being encouraged to consider Australia as an ideal commercial location at the Down Under Expo in the RDS in Dublin today.

More than 50 specialist exhibitors will attend the two-day event.

Western Australia currently has a skills shortage of more than 14,000, despite the fact that the region is booming due to the rapid growth of its export market to China.

A spokesman said there are opportunities on offer for Irish graduates and entrepreneurs.