WA achieves 125,000 new jobs two years ahead of schedule
The Cook Labor Government has met its electoral promise of creating 125,000 new jobs well ahead of schedule, as reflected in today's Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force figures, with 133,532 jobs created since the target was established in 2021.
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...
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.
Hanwha defence contract to deliver jobs boost in Tasmania
Premier and Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic, Jeremy Rockliff, has congratulated Elphinstone following their successful joint bid with Hanwha Defense Group to be part of the Land 400 Phase 3 program.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.
Australian universities to provide microcredential courses to support industries
Eighteen Australian universities are offering up to 28 microcredential courses in an effort to address the skills gap in priority industries, which include engineering, renewable energy, and construction.
SA’s training capabilities receive $2.29B boost through National Skills Agreement
The Federal and South Australian governments are investing up to $2.29 billion in the state’s local skills training as part of the recently ratified landmark National Skills Agreement.
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.
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.
Victoria reveals recipients of Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program
Minister for Industry and Innovation Ben Carroll announced the recipients of the latest round of the Low Carbon Manufacturing Grants Program, an initiative designed to help Victorian firms compete in a low-carbon economy while boosting the state’s supply chain resilience.
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