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Apprentice Bonus for Small Business

June 7, 2010
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Small businesses who hire young apprentices and train them in traditional trades identified as experiencing a national skills shortage may be eligible to receive a Government bonus.
I oringinally report on the Apprentice Kickstart Bonus back in November last year. This has now been extended to cover the periods from 12 May 2010 to 12 November [...]

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Tertiary Education on the Increase

March 31, 2010
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The majority of Australians of working age undertook some form of learning during the last year, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Almost all (89%) Australians aged 15 to 64 years undertook some form of learning in the last 12 months.
On the job training, or learning by books or the internet [...]

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Job Applications: What NOT To Do – 10 Quick tips

March 18, 2010
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Having spent the better part of the week sorting through literally hundreds of job applications, I feel compelled to share some quick hints for job seekers.
1. First of all, unless you are sending your application via SMS, use your words, people. Example of what not to do: “i want 2 apply 4 the position of…” . [...]

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Help available for workers affected by insulation changes

February 22, 2010
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Minister for Employment Participation Mark Arbib today announced the Federal Government will provide $10 million for 2000 structural adjustment places in the Productivity Places Program for insulation workers affected by changes to the Home Insulation Program.
These are training places available to re-train insulation workers for new jobs and are on top of the 4000 places [...]

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New Student Income Support Estimator

July 3, 2009

 
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan their future study. Check it out here.
The estimator allows prospective students to enter their parents’ income level and family type to gain an estimate of the level of support they might expect to receive under the Rudd Government’s [...]

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Give people with disability a go with Opportunity

November 18, 2008

Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today launched a new publication which outlines compelling reasons for including people with disability as customers and employees.
The Australian Government provided $40,000 to the Australian Employers Network on Disability to produce Opportunity, which was also supported by the NSW Government, Westpac, McDonalds, KPMG and Sparke Helmore [...]

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Workforce Education News – latest edition online

November 12, 2008

Issue 6 of the ATO’s Workforce Education News is available now from the Tax Office website.
Workforce education news is issued regularly to employers and professional associations to provide updates about tax entitlements and obligations that may affect you, your employees, and members of your organisations.
The newsletter contains information and links of interest to both employers and [...]

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Online Guide for Young Employees

October 12, 2007

Today sees the launch of the Workplace Authority’s “What’s the deal with workplace agreements?” interactive tutorial.
The head of Workplace Authority, Barbara Bennett, says “‘What’s the deal with workplace agreements?’ is a versatile product that advises and supports young employees, be they at school and working on the weekend or working full time as an apprentice. [...]

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Business Encouraged to Reassess Attitutes to Mature Workers

October 5, 2007

Today sees the release of the Mature Age Employment Practical Guide, an online, one-stop resource for employing people over 45 in Australia.
The guide is designed to address the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. It includes information on how to find and keep experienced, older workers and what HR policies and practices employers need to [...]

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740 New Places to Boost Uni Entry in NSW

September 12, 2007

University students in New South Wales will benefit from 740 new Commonwealth supported places announced today by the Minister for Education, Science and Training.
“Places have been allocated for areas of skills need and student demand. New South Wales will receive 2,006 additional places by 2011,” Minister Bishop said.
“The new student places will provide for the [...]

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Thousands of Apprentices Gain New Benefits

September 4, 2007

According to a government media release this morning, thousands more Australians have today become eligible for a wide range of incentives to encourage the take up of apprenticeships in areas of skills shortages.
Backdated to 1 July 2007, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Binders and Finishers, Butchers, Flat Glass Trades, Furniture Finishers, Locksmiths, Optical Mechanics, Painters and Decorators, [...]

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Can you claim Work Skills Vouchers?

July 23, 2007

Did you know…?
If you are 25 years and over and do not have Year 12 or equivalent or certificate level II or higher qualification, you are probably eligible for Work Skills vouchers to help improve your qualifications.
The vouchers can be used in public, private or community colleges and are worth up to $3,000.
Unskilled workers and [...]

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Boosting Minimum Wages for Aussies

July 9, 2007

A decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission confirms Australia’s status as the nation with the second highest minimum wage in the developed world.
The decision means low paid workers receive an extra $10.26 a week taking the minimum wage from October 1 2007 to $522.12 a week.
With the cost of living being what it is, [...]

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Starting a New Job? Claiming the tax-free threshold

July 3, 2007

When you start a job, your payer (employer) will give you a Tax file number declaration form to complete. Centrelink is also a payer and they will give you this form if you apply for payments.
You tell your payer you want to claim the tax-free threshold by printing X in the Yes box at ‘question [...]

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Job Search in Your Jammies

June 24, 2007

Gone are the days of travelling to the nearest CES and scouring the job boards for potential matches. Today’s employers are posting vacancies online as are government agencies.
Australian Jobsearch is a Government initiative (almost like an online version of the old CES). The database is updated with thousands of new jobs each day. Additional information [...]

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