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Santos, Perdaman aiming to create hundreds of new jobs in Narrabri

Santos has announced that it has inked a heads of agreement with Perdaman Group for the further study and design of Perdaman’s new ammonia...

NT’s workforce upskilling efforts to receive $92m investment

The Northern Territory government is bolstering its efforts to boost the local workforce in 2023, with a $92 million investment in training and skilling programs. 

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...

Tax incentives proposed for small businesses’ digital and tech programs

The Australian government issued draft legislation Monday to introduce two tax incentives that would allow small businesses to train and upskill employees and improve...

Victoria to house Opal’s new $140 million advanced manufacturing facility

Opal Group, one of the major manufacturers of paper and fibre packaging in Australia and New Zealand, has allocated $140 million in funding to...

3 new Jobs and Skills Councils established to deliver skilled industry workers

The Australian government has created three new Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC) to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges in manufacturing, transport and logistics, mining, and automotive industries. 

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. 

Victoria conference to put spotlight on freight and logistics workforce

Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has opened the state conference of the Victorian Transport Association, which will centre on the workers who support the $21 billion freight and logistics sector that is the state's economic force.

$33bn initiative to create 21st century jobs and a skilled economy

Premier Denis Napthine yesterday unveiled a $33 billion initiative which is expected to create 200,000 jobs and provide training for nearly one million Victorians. According...

Indian tech firm LeadSquared selects Victoria as site of new Oceania HQ

India-based global tech company LeadSquared is establishing a new headquarters in Victoria in a bid to build its first presence in Oceania, bringing new...
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