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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300 entry-level places for Indigenous Australians will be available next year across a number of Federal Government agencies, as part of the Indigenous Apprenticeships Program. The placements will include 12 months’ training in the public service, a certificate or diploma and a full-time job upon completion. Participants have credited the Program with improving their career Read More
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The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) has reintroduced trade papers. What are trade papers? How do I get mine? Trade papers certify what it is you’re qualified to do, and can be used for job applications, or framed to show you’ve successfully completed your apprenticeship. You can apply for a free trade paper if Read More
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