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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...

Legislation to establish Jobs and Skills Australia permanently

Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor announced that the Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill, which establishes the permanent functions and governance arrangements for JSA, has been introduced to Parliament as the Albanese Government continues to address the national skills crisis.

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.

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.

Report urges Australia to skill-up transport workforce in digitalisation, automation

Australia must upskill its workforce for digitalisation and automation in the transport sector to create new job opportunities and stay competitive among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, according to a new report.

Queensland invests $45m in new SuperGrid workforce training centre in Gladstone

The Queensland government has announced a $45 million investment to establish the first Queensland Supergrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone.

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.

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. 

Jobs and Skills Forum to create thousands of jobs for Victorian workforce

The upcoming State Electricity Commission (SEC) Energy Jobs and Skills Forum to be held on 29 June aims to create thousands of jobs to deliver Victoria’s renewable energy future, as announced today by the Andrews Labor Government.

New NSW Ministry appointments to focus on boosting jobs, domestic manufacturing

New South Wales Chris Minns has announced new appointments to the state’s Ministry to boost the government’s focus on skills, domestic manufacturing, and the importance of TAFE to regional NSW. 
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Unlock global potential with Bank of Sydney’s trade finance solutions

In an increasingly globalised economy, Australian manufacturers face the dual challenge of managing complex international supply chains while seizing opportunities for global expansion. Trade finance, a crucial financial tool, can help businesses mitigate risks, improve cash flow, and facilitate cross-border trade with confidence.