WA alleviates migration requirements to attract more workers
The Western Australian government has amended its migration program to attract more skilled workers and foster industry growth.
As part of the initiative, the government...
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.
Victoria eyes new trade partnerships with Southeast Asian nations
Victorian Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas is visiting business leaders and investment experts in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore this month to establish important ties with major trading partners.
Gov’t injects fresh funding into Tasmania’s workforce development
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering the state's workforce by providing increased subsidised training opportunities for job seekers and assisting employers in enhancing the skills of their existing workers.
Vic maintains lowest unemployment rate in Australia— ABS
Victoria has achieved new record low unemployment rates, according to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With a 3.1 per cent figure,...
Heavy transport vehicles manufacturer shuts down in Queensland
Approximately 80 jobs have been lost in Narangba, Queensland, as truck manufacturer Mills-Tui Australia slipped into administration last week, according to the Courier Mail.
The...
SA boosts training and skills in new $10M investment
The South Australian Government has committed $10 million to support high-quality training delivery in a significant move to address skills shortages and enhance the training sector.
Downer inks $4.6b contract for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program
Engineering firm Downer Group has signed a $4.6 billion contract to deliver Queensland's landmark Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which will deliver 65 passenger trains for use on the South East Queensland rail network.
ABS report: Aussie unemployment rate steady at 5.8%
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that unemployment in the country has remained steady at 5.8%, with 1,000 jobs lost...
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.
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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.
