August 18, 2023
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…
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August 17, 2023
Changes to Workplace Laws
Fair Work Ombudsman has published a roadmap that provides updated information and resources to help businesses navigate changes in Australian…
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August 16, 2023
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…
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August 14, 2023
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.…
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August 11, 2023
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…
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August 10, 2023
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)…
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August 9, 2023
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…
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August 4, 2023
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…
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August 3, 2023
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…
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August 3, 2023
IDEA and the Next Generation of Innovative Entrepreneurs
FAPSTC met with the Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) Director, Nicole Gazey, and heard about the innovative approach to supporting…
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August 2, 2023
WA Training Awards 2023 Finalists Announced
FAPSTC wishes to congratulate the individual and organisation finalists in the 2023 WA Training Awards. The Minister for Training, Simone…
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August 2, 2023
Youth Custodial Officers Salary Structure to be Upgraded
The Department of Justice has release a media statement outlining pay increases for YCOs. The Department and the CPSU/CSA have…
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July 26, 2023
For employers: ATO releases videos explaining Super Guarantee
Following the July 1 increase in the Super Guarantee (SG), the ATO has put together a series of videos for…
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July 25, 2023
A Year of Records in the Perth Property Market
According to REIWA, the 2022-23 financial year saw records being broken in the Perth real estate market. While house prices…
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July 25, 2023
VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students
The VET Qualifications Register for Secondary Students has been updated for the 2024 school year and is available on the…
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July 25, 2023
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the National Employment Standards entitles employees (including part-time and casual employees) of small businesses…
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