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...
Industry calls for skills training programs to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability
Industry representatives have highlighted the significance of establishing specialist training programs that would supply skilled workers to build Australia’s nuclear submarine capability following the $368 billion AUKUS deal this week.
$50m federal budget invested in Nyrstar’s Hobart zinc smelter modernisation
The federal government has announced a $50 million investment in Nyrstar, a critical minerals and metals producer, in a bid to strengthen Tasmania and Australia’s manufacturing capability.
New EV laboratory opens in Victoria to boost address job shortage
A new purpose-built electric vehicle laboratory (EV) opened in Victoria today to address the shortage of specially trained technicians in Australia.
100,000 new jobs to be created in Western Sydney
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged to create 100,00 new jobs in Western Sydney over the next five years.
Victoria invests in new TAFE campus to address skills gap
Victorians in the Northeast will soon have a new TAFE campus in central Benalla that will address skill shortages and improve access to education and training, following funding support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Queensland invests $51.7M for skills development in 2024
The Queensland Government is ushering in the New Year with a transformative investment of $51.7 million, aiming to provide targeted and tailored training, along with employment pathways for up to 7,020 vulnerable job seekers across the state.
Tasmania eyes diversifying workforce in mining, minerals processing sector
The Tasmanian government has launched the Inclusion and Diversity Blueprint and Roadmap, which aims to attract more women and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to the mining and minerals processing sector.
MSA launches online survey to tackle vocational trainer shortage in Australia’s manufacturing sector
Australia is facing a pressing challenge in its journey towards building a skilled and sustainable manufacturing workforce. With a growing shortage of vocational trainers, particularly Technical and Further Education (TAFE) teachers, the nation's ability to pass on essential vocational skills to the next generation is at risk.
SA’s Fee Free TAFE boost enrolments by 65%
Enrolments for TAFE SA have seen a dramatic 65 per cent increase compared to two years ago following the launch of the South Australian government’s Fee Free TAFE effort.
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APS Industrial brings Siemens’ next-gen PLC to Aussie manufacturers
As the manufacturing industry advances towards greater automation and digitalisation, companies are seeking smarter and more efficient control solutions to enhance their operations.
