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An Update on National Skills and Industry Engagement Reforms
According to the joint media release of Ministers of Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP and Senator the Hon Murray Watt, four Jobs and Skills Councils have been established. In June, three JSCs were established to focus on skills and workforce matters in manufacturing, transport and logistics, and mining and automotive. June...
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Enactment of WHS Legislation in WA
WorkSafe Western Australia has published a Statement of Regulatory intent that outlines its regulatory framework for the second year of the work health and safety (WHS) laws in WA. In the statement, WorkSafe indicates that as a regulator, the health and safety of all workers in WA is paramount and the legislation aims to prevents...
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FAPS Training Council participation in WA Training Awards
Over the past two months, FAPS TC has been pleased to support the 2023 WA Training Awards program, participating as judges. Allan led the panel of judges to find the Large Employer of the Year and Small Employer of the Year, while Tracey was involved in finding Western Australia’s Trainee of the Year. Interviews of...
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FAPSTC Board bids farewell to Shaun Ridley
After six years on the FAPS Training Council Board Dr. Shaun Ridley is stepping down and we want to take this opportunity to thank him for the valuable assistance he has provided to Allan and the team. Since joining the Board in June 2017, Shaun was an extremely valuable member, becoming Deputy Chair in 2019....
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The Small Business Perspective Report 2023
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has recently released “The Small Business Perspective Report 2023: Challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s small business community“. This report is a valuable account that describes the emerging opportunities and challenges in Australia’s small business community over the past 12 months. It addresses the costs of doing business...
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Perth North Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce
FAPSTC’s Industry Engagement Manager, Tracey Farrow is pleased to have joined Workforce Australia’s Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce for the Perth North Region. The Taskforce brings together local stakeholders representing businesses, employment service providers, higher education, and training organisations to support the Local Jobs Plan through identifying key employment and training priorities and providing a...
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Welcome to Sarah Doheny
We are delighted to welcome Sarah to the FAPS TC team. Sarah says she is looking forward to learning more and furthering her skills and career. “In the short time I have been here, I have learned so much about what training councils do and how they benefit the industry.” Sarah previously worked as an...
