ACCI calls for migration reform to foster workforce growth
ACCI has renewed its calls for sweeping reforms on immigration rules to boost economic growth, create jobs, and foster innovation.
New NSW Ministry appointments to focus on boosting jobs, domestic manufacturing
New South Wales Chris Minns has announced new appointments to the state’s Ministry to boost the government’s focus on skills, domestic manufacturing, and the importance of TAFE to regional NSW.
Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.
Qld invests $5m in advanced manufacturing, cyber security training
The Queensland government has unveiled over $5 million in investments to boost jobs in the state’s cyber security and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Australian Workers’ Union urges gov’t to safeguard workers from fatal silica dust exposure
The Australian Workers’ Union, in a meeting in Canberra today, is urging federal, state, and territory ministers to shield workers from deadly silica dust exposure.
Construction company expansion in Victoria backs more local manufacturing jobs
Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing announced the completion of family-owned manufacturing business LV Shade & Shutters’ new dual-purpose hub, which is thrice the size of the previous site and can now accommodate a four-fold increase in production while creating seven new jobs.
McDonald’s to create 1,000 new jobs with $62 million investment in Victoria
Fast food giant McDonald's has announced eight new outlets in Victoria, “just a week after it expressed concerns over its performance in Australia”, The...
Queensland secures $200 million Alumina company creating regional jobs
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The Palaszczuk Government has welcomed the next stage in securing rapidly growing Alpha HPA, a $200 million, high purity alumina industrial plant, for...
Two Melbourne-based companies secure LIFT grants to expand their businesses and create new jobs
Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT) grants for two businesses in Melbourne’s south-east.
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Caterpillar Transition Taskforce creates 95 advanced manufacturing jobs in Tasmania
An innovative truck manufacturer and a leading tripe producer are just two of a number of Tasmanian companies that received funding under the second...