Dr. Kara McGann:

The essential workers piece is very key. These are workers we need to have in our economy. In terms of the permits coming in, all of those are based on detailed evidence-based submissions. Otherwise, they would not be in a position to get those permits. That is absolutely key.

It is not a sector based on minimum wage. Many may come into the company on a minimum wage, the same as anybody else, but the opportunity to move to the next pay level is available after a period of months. It can also include bonuses, shift premiums and so on. This is what we are hearing from employers within the sector. I cannot talk across a whole sector because of where there have been breaches. It is a different part of the piece.