New legislation brings Queensland one step closer to carbon emissions goal
The Queensland government announced new legislation that aims to support the state’s booming renewable energy industry with $33 billion in economic activity as well as the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.
Australian Missile Corporation signs deal with Victoria to bolster GWEO manufacturing industry
The Australian Missile Corporation has inked an agreement with the Victorian Government to prioritise local jobs, skills, and training in a push to speed the development of Australia's emerging smart munitions industry.
Australian manufacturing industry sees most decline in last 15 years— report
The Australian manufacturing industry has shrunk in the last 15 years more than any other sector, making it “Australia’s most endangered industry,” according to a report from Australian climate tech startup Conry Tech.
Australian job vacancies ease in February but remain high historically
Australia's job vacancies dropped in the three months leading up to February, the third consecutive quarter of decline, but figures remain significantly higher than levels prior to the pandemic, indicating a competitive labour market, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
CFMEU: China-Australia FTA will spike unemployment rate
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has expressed deep concerns that Australia will surpass its peek unemployment rate from 2002 under the...
WA establishes new jobs and skills training facility to support Aboriginal professionals
The Western Australian government has opened a new skills centre in the Pilbara region to train and offer career advice to job seekers and...
Survey: Australian CEOs ready to address skills, supply chain issues
The most recent CEO poll conducted by The Australian Industry Group has revealed that Australian company leaders are cautiously hopeful for 2023 and are making investments to solve supply chain and skill gaps.
EPOC Enviro to create 226 jobs in Iredell County with first US manufacturing site
EPOC Enviro (EPOC), an Australia-based global environmental company, is slated to create 226 new jobs in Iredell County, with more than $4.1 million investment for its first North American manufacturing site in Statesville, Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
Transforming Australia’s economy requires a highly skilled workforce for future prosperity
Media Release by Cooperative Research Australia
The national body for industry-research collaboration, Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), welcomes the Australian Government initiative on Jobs and Skills...
Army helicopter fleet support contracts to create hundreds of local jobs
The Australian government has invested a total of $830 million to sustain and support the Australian Army’s future helicopter fleet, creating hundreds of jobs in the local industry.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
