August 27, 2024
New Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy launched
The refreshed 2024 Western Australian Industry Participation Strategy (WAIPS) launched by the Western Australian Government will focus on innovation, health and…
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August 26, 2024
Right to disconnect laws
The right to disconnect laws take into effect from 26 August 2024 for non-small business employers and their employees where…
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August 15, 2024
New TAFE campus opens in Armadale
A new $39 million South Metropolitan TAFE campus has opened in Armadale. The campus will offer training in Perth’s south-east…
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August 12, 2024
WA schools to pilot AI to reduce teacher workload
The WA Department of Education in partnership with Catholic Education WA, the Association of Independent Schools of WA and the…
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August 5, 2024
Workforce Plan 2024: Agenda for Action
The Future Skills Organisation (FSO), the Jobs and Skills Council for Australia’s Finance, Technology and Business (FTB) sectors has released…
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August 5, 2024
Changes to the Australian apprentice and trainee support system
The Australian Government has implemented changes to enhance support for apprentices. The changes include a newly launched Australian Apprenticeship Support…
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August 5, 2024
RAC sponsorship of WA State helicopters renewed
The RAC has won a contract to exclusive naming rights of the State’s emergency helicopters. The Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service…
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August 1, 2024
Skills in Interpreting and Translating: Multicultural Framework Review
The Towards Fairness – a multicultural Australia for all report is available to the public. Informed by the Multicultural Framework…
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July 29, 2024
Appointment of new Federal Minister for Skills and Training
The Hon. Andrew Giles MP has been appointed as the Federal Minister for Skills and Training. He will replace Hon.…
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July 26, 2024
WA Government Local Capability Fund grants for small and medium business
Small and medium-sized businesses located in regional WA or increasing capacity in digital transformation can apply for the WA Government…
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July 17, 2024
Consultation: Response to PwC – Tax Practitioners Board registration review
The Australian Government is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed reforms released in a consultation paper that will seek to strengthen…
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July 15, 2024
Young Australians face barriers navigating the workforce
Research by atWork Australia found only 50 per cent of young Australians are confident of achieving current or future career…
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July 15, 2024
Inquiry: Health and economic links to women’s retirement outcomes
The Australian Government is leading an inquiry into the issues related to menopause and perimenopause on women’s longer term economic…
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July 5, 2024
Underemployed migrant workers could add $70 billion to economy in next decade
Australia could be better utilising its workforce if it matched skills to jobs more accurately to address skills shortages. Recent…
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July 3, 2024
ANZSCO Review – updated results
Based on stakeholder feedback and further research, the ABS has updated a number of occupations listed on the Australian and…
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July 3, 2024
New WorkSafe Commissioner
The WA Government has appointed Sally North as WorkSafe Commissioner for a five-year term. Ms North has acted as WorkSafe…
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