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Department of Training and Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2023-2028
DTWD has established a five-year strategic plan, that will put emphasis on WA’s skills needs within the economy giving more opportunities for learning, jobs and careers for the future. Implementation of the plan will follow these five main priorities: Enable all Western Australians to easily choose and access training that leads to jobs and careers...
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Request for Proposal: DEWR’s Local Recovery Fund is now Open
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking proposals for activities that will address employment and training priorities and identify opportunities to improve skills to meet local employer demand. Stakeholders are encouraged to collaborate with local Employment Facilitators and Local Jobs and Skills Taskforces to develop Local Recovery Fund proposals that best address the...
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Changes to Workplace Laws
Fair Work Ombudsman has published a roadmap that provides updated information and resources to help businesses navigate changes in Australian workplace laws. More information is available on the Fair Work Ombudsman website
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Real Estate Agent Licence Requirements Update
DMIRS has announced that changes have been made to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979, which means the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) CPP51119 will no longer be used after the 19th April 2024 for the grant of a Real Estate and Business Agent Licence in WA. The new Diploma of Property...
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Apprentice Support Services Out for Tender
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has released the Request for Tender for Australian Apprenticeship Support Services 2024–26. The tender is seeking submissions from organisations that wish to deliver apprenticeship services, such as support for First Nations apprentices or trainees, women in male-dominated trades, apprentices or trainees with a disability and those in...
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Small Businesses Struggling to Stay Afloat Report
Rising operational costs (including insurance, and salaries), workforce shortages, declining sales growth and evolving regulatory obligations are dominant features across the Australian business landscape, with small businesses particularly challenged by the current economic conditions. Around four in ten small businesses do not make a profit and three-quarters of small business owners earn below the average...
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New Course offerings at North Metro TAFE
North Metro TAFE has commenced delivery of the new Diploma of Payroll Services (FNS50422). The Diploma of Payroll Services (FNS50422) is a higher-level qualification which provides an individual with the oftentimes complex payroll administration and payroll management skills. For more info on the Diploma of Payroll Services, visit NMT website. The TAFE has also announced...
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Duties Amendment Bill to Encourage Urban Infill
In a joint media statement released by Ministers Saffioti, Ellery and Carey, the Duties Amendment Bill 2023 was announced. The Bill is set to incentivise buyers of off-the-plan apartments in multi-story developments by providing them with an upfront concession on the transfer duty owed. For buyers of eligible properties valued up to $650,000, the duty...
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Planned ANZ and Suncorp Merger Rejected
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has rejected the merger application for ANZ Banking Group to acquire Suncorp Group’s banking arm. The ACCC is concerned that the merger would reduce competition in the mortgage market and further entrench the quadropoly of the four major banks. Under the statutory test, the competition watchdog must be...
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Property and Mortgage Insights – FY2023 Reports
The Property Insights report published by Property Exchange Australia Ltd (PEXA) reveals that property settlements were down across Australia in FY23 (-18.6%) compared to the previous financial year, however there are signs the second half of the year will recover. Even though interest rates are continuing to change, houses are still very much sought after...
