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The government has announced a licensing and compliance decision that is expected to cut red tape and as a result, bring down compliance costs in both plumbing and construction.
Plans to launch ConstructionQ were revealed by Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander on May 19. Mr Mander explained that this arrangement would deliver on the government’s promise to support the construction industry as one of the four pillars of the economy.
With the release of the latest federal budget, many Australians could soon begin turning to the civil construction industry for apprenticeships and traineeships.
If you have recently or are going to leave school this year, or are simply looking for a change in career, you may be wondering what industry can offer you the most stable and sustainable job options.
While overall spending on mining, manufacturing and construction is forecast to decrease $3.139 billion last year, to $2.74 billion in the next financial year, Mining Australia suggests the news is primarily positive. The decline in spending has principally been attributed to the government’s decision to reduce the research and development tax incentive and refundable tax offset by 1.5 per cent to 43.5 per cent on July 1 this year.
The federal budget has attracted a wide range of responses from various sectors and industries, yet one thing everyone seems to agree on is the benefits the budget is expected to bring to small to medium enterprises (SME) in Australia.
In particular, the federal government has confirmed plans to invest in a number of key transport infrastructure projects across the state.
Tradies given access to HECS- style loans up to $20,000
To support Australian Apprenticeship Skills shortage areas, the Government will establish Trade Support Loans.
Unfortunately, recent figures released by Science and Innovation Minister Ian Walker show more than double the number of males than females are enrolled in STEM subjects at schools in Queensland.
The government has announced a licensing and compliance decision that is expected to cut red tape and as a result, bring down compliance costs in both plumbing and construction.
Plans to launch ConstructionQ were revealed by Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander on May 19. Mr Mander explained that this arrangement would deliver on the government’s promise to support the construction industry as one of the four pillars of the economy.
With the release of the latest federal budget, many Australians could soon begin turning to the civil construction industry for apprenticeships and traineeships.
If you have recently or are going to leave school this year, or are simply looking for a change in career, you may be wondering what industry can offer you the most stable and sustainable job options.
While overall spending on mining, manufacturing and construction is forecast to decrease $3.139 billion last year, to $2.74 billion in the next financial year, Mining Australia suggests the news is primarily positive. The decline in spending has principally been attributed to the government’s decision to reduce the research and development tax incentive and refundable tax offset by 1.5 per cent to 43.5 per cent on July 1 this year.
The federal budget has attracted a wide range of responses from various sectors and industries, yet one thing everyone seems to agree on is the benefits the budget is expected to bring to small to medium enterprises (SME) in Australia.
In particular, the federal government has confirmed plans to invest in a number of key transport infrastructure projects across the state.
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