
Manufacturing growth could benefit Queensland
Manufacturing could be an increasingly important industry for Queensland, as rising consumption from Asia means Australia is ideally placed for exporting goods.
Manufacturing could be an increasingly important industry for Queensland, as rising consumption from Asia means Australia is ideally placed for exporting goods.
The Queensland government has announced a commitment to boosting job growth in the state, which will include a focus on apprenticeships and traineeships.
The Queensland government has released more details regarding the payroll tax rebate aimed at encouraging businesses to take on apprentices and trainees.
The following infographic illustrates some of the facts and figures regarding income for blue collar workers. This includes the average weekly wage and expected earnings increase. Apprenticeships and traineeships can lead to great earning opportunities.
Heavy vehicle operators are set to benefit from $14.4 million in funding from the federal government as part of a national scheme.
Queensland’s retail sector continues to show signs of improvement, with turnover growth in January 2015 recorded at 1.2 per cent.
The increase in hiring is linked to housing starts, with 2015 expected to be a record year in terms of the development of new dwellings. In fact, BIS Shrapnel claimed 200,000 homes are due to commence construction this year.
Queensland continues to show signs of growth in the construction sector, as new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures reveal housing approvals in the state are on the rise.
The Australian and International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exhibition is organised by Avalon, with the event taking place every two years. In 2013, 168,000 people attended, while 40,000 individuals signed up for the four industry-only trade days that were held.
Queensland’s economic growth has been closely tied to the resources industry in recent years, but non-mining sectors are beginning to provide more support.
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