The federal government has announced the expanded JobPass scheme, which will is expected to reduce regulations for licensed and registered workers who wish to apply for interstate jobs. The scheme is designed to address impediments to labour mobility across the state. It would allow licensed tradies in one jurisdiction to be immediately considered ‘registered’ interstate in an equivalent occupation, without delays, additional fees or paperwork. The Cabinet estimated that the plan would boost the economy by $2.4 billion over 10 years, helping over 168,000 people take up jobs in another jurisdiction each year, including occupations in construction, mining, real estate, automotive, security and manufacturing sectors. But tradies are recommended to contact the relevant regulator in the state or territory they intend to move to for more information. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in 2020 that the scheme will “create jobs, increase output, competition and innovation, and result in lower prices for …