
Jobs in Queensland a key focus ahead of state budget
The state government is concentrating on boosting the housebuilding sector in Queensland.

The state government is concentrating on boosting the housebuilding sector in Queensland.

The Abbot Point port expansion will support thousands of jobs across the state, according to the Palaszczuk government and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

Queensland’s housing industry continues to impress, with new data from several organisations highlighting growth in the sector.

Approximately $30 million worth of state government-funded amenities will be delivered through the 14-hectare initiative, with a focus on parkland and open spaces.

“The project will provide a huge economic injection to one of south-east Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, helping to attract investment to the area, create business opportunities, and encourage growth along the corridor, with new train stations set to emerge as hubs of development,” Ms Trad stated.
The Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award recognises those employers who have made innovative improvements in training which benefit the outcomes for their apprentices and/or trainees in Australia.

The federal government has announced a new scheme that will generate 20,000 jobs for Indigenous people in Australia over the next five years.

The federal government has announced new reforms that are expected to provide a significant boost to Indigenous employment opportunities nationwide.

Indigenous employment in Australia is set to receive more than $860 million from the federal government as part of a grant funding initiative.

School-based apprenticeships could also have a positive impact on improving workforce participation rates of Aboriginal Australians, with the report highlighting the importance of tackling youth unemployment in Indigenous communities.