The number of jobs available in Western Australia appears to be on the rise, following positive employment data for December 2015. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), unemployment dropped 0.3 percentage points during the month – the largest decline across the country.
Retailers across Queensland performed better in November than in any other state or territory, according to the latest data. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed retail turnover edged forward 0.4 per cent nationwide during November, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the previous month.
Queensland’s apprentices and trainees working towards trades and real estate qualifications are likely to welcome the news that the state’s dwelling approvals continue to rise.
A port expansion project at Abbot Point could be set to generate job opportunities for thousands of people across Queensland, according to a key industry body.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has unveiled a $1.8 million funding package aimed at supporting key holiday hotspots in the state. The announcement is expected to support tourism and hospitality jobs in Queensland.
Queensland’s property sector and housing construction industry are both showing signs of improvement, which could spell good news for apprentices and trainees across a variety of professions.
The Gold Coast Light Rail reached another major milestone on Christmas Eve, after the Queensland government revealed that the shortlisted bidders have submitted their proposals for the project’s second stage.
Australia’s tourism industry is expected to provide significant revenues for the national economy over the next five years, and Queensland is a notable contributor.
Auto & General has unveiled plans to expand its Sunshine Coast operations – a move that is expected to provide a number of new jobs in Queensland.
Unemployment has dipped to near two-year lows, according to the state government. In fact, organisations have created approximately 50,800 jobs in Queensland since February 2015, with 5,100 vacancies becoming available in November alone.
