Our Reconciliation Action Plan MAS National is driven to promote active engagement in employment for everyone in the communities in which we work. As an organisation, we have invested in the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan to build strong relationships and enhanced respect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities, and Read More
A recent review of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools by the South Australian Government has found a number of problems with student access to school-based vocational training, as almost half the state’s small to medium businesses indicate a vocational skills shortage. There are many positives to VET programs in schools, with graduates enjoying Read More
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A 3.0% increase to minimum wages was announced by the Fair Work Commission today. The new national minimum wage will be $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per hour, with the increase applying from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July, 2019. The 3.0% increase applies to employees that get their pay rates from: Read More
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) has established ‘Boost Your Business Vouchers’ to support Victorian businesses to become more productive, employ more people, improve market access and in general, increase their scale, diversity and profitability. There are six categories for SME Victorian based businesses: Read More
Following the announcement of the 2019-20 Federal Budget, the Department of Education & Training have provided important information on key policy updates affecting Australian Apprenticeships. These fact sheets cover, in detail, updates relating to the following key policies: (click to download) Simplified and Streamlined Incentives for Australian Apprenticeships Additional Identified Skills Shortage Payment Contact Us Do you Read More
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