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The Queensland state government will invest $1 billion directly in commercial businesses and projects to generate Queensland jobs through the COVID-19 recovery. Treasurer Cameron Dick said that the state government will leverage its strong balance sheet to invest in jobs. “When the private sector takes a hit, government must step up and, if it means … Continue reading QLD gov backs jobs and industry with $1 billion boost →

The federal government has announced a $1 billion investment package to boost Australia’s defence industry and support thousands of jobs across the country. The package is directed towards nationwide projects and jobs across Australia including: Increasing the employment of ADF Reservists who have lost their civilian income, with an allocation of up to an extra … Continue reading $1b to accelerate defence initiatives in COVID-19 recovery →

Victoria’s medical researchers are making significant strides in the battle against coronavirus, with the Victorian Government providing support for projects on multiple fronts. The state government has invested more than $14.7 million in 17 projects dedicated to fighting coronavirus and being conducted by our state’s renowned medical research institutes and universities. This work has already … Continue reading Support for crucial medical research joins coronavirus fight in Victoria →

Seven schools in key growth areas are moving into the next exciting phase of construction, supporting more jobs for Queenslanders, according to a Queensland government press statement. QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced that tenders would be called shortly for Stage 2 expansions at Ripley Valley, Yarrabilba, Foxwell and Mango Hill State Secondary Colleges, Lee … Continue reading $200 million investment in school construction to support more jobs in QLD →

The Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct will create up to 6000 new jobs, target 30-day planning approvals and could be Australia’s first hydrogen powered precinct, as outlined in draft plans released earlier this week. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, was at ProWay Livestock Equipment in Wagga Wagga and said the draft master … Continue reading 6000 new jobs for Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct →

Over a million secure jobs would be created or supported under a “comprehensive and bold” economic reconstruction plan to help steer Australia through and recover from the COVID-19 crisis, according to an ACTU press statement. The ACTU is calling for a government led National Economic Reconstruction plan and offers up five concrete ideas that are … Continue reading ACTU calls for government-led National Economic Reconstruction plan for job creation →

COVID-19 Recovery: A 9-Point Plan, a document released by Engineers Australia in May, is designed to give a helping hand to those engineering businesses and government that might need a sense of direction after the pandemic has run its course. When an event like COVID-19 occurs, one of the key considerations is how to get … Continue reading Moving forward after COVID-19 →

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given the environmental approval for Snowy Hydro 2.0, Australia’s largest ever renewable energy project. The move will create thousands of new jobs and put downward pressure on electricity prices. Morrison has announced that Commonwealth environmental approval for the project was granted after a rigorous environmental process. ”This marks the final … Continue reading PM greenlights Snowy 2.0, thousands of jobs to be created →

The federal government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that will make spacewalking easier. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 10 projects sharing in $11 million would boost jobs and skills … Continue reading $11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs →

A new lightweight, fire-resistant cladding that can withstand temperatures of more than 1000°C, developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, is set to change the face of ships around the world, creating advanced manufacturing jobs in Tasmania and reducing carbon emissions. The material, developed in collaboration with Tasmanian small business,, has already been installed on … Continue reading New innovative ship cladding creates jobs and reduce emissions →

More than 3,000 apprentices and trainees will be able to access free training thanks to the WA Government’s latest initiative to safeguard Western Australia’s future workforce. Training costs will be covered for apprentices and trainees who have had their contracts cancelled or suspended to continue their training ‘off the job’ for up to six months. … Continue reading WA gov scraps training fees to support displaced apprentices and trainees →

The NSW Government has announced a new $3 billion acceleration fund to go towards job-creating projects, increasing the government’s infrastructure pipeline to a guaranteed $100 billion. The new $3 billion Infrastructure and Job Acceleration Fund will be used for smaller, shovel-ready projects touching every corner of the state, injecting up to an extra 20 thousand … Continue reading $3 billion boost creates $100 billion infrastructure and jobs pipeline in NSW →

Engineers Australia has called for a comprehensive industry policy as part of a plan to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A policy should focus on strategic engagement with international standard bodies, support for scaling up existing manufacturing industries, development of onshore capabilities for manufacturing and materials supply. Engineers Australia CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans … Continue reading Engineers Australia releases COVID-19 recovery plan →

Hundreds of local jobs will be supported as the SA state government has announced $65.5 million of local community projects across South Australia as part of its $1 billion stimulus package. A total of 37 projects have successfully secured funding across 27 different council areas, with 24 in metropolitan Adelaide and 13 in regional South … Continue reading Local SA projects to provide stimulus boost to the state →

A media statement from the SA Premier’s office yesterday said that all SA small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by COVID-19 restrictions have rushed to register for the government’s $10,000 cash grants. More than 11,300 employers have already expressed their interest on-line for the emergency support payment. The major investment – funded from the state government’s … Continue reading 11,300 SA SMEs register for $10,000 emergency grants →

The Victorian government has invited local councils to join the $500 million Working for Victoria Fund to ensure services continue to be delivered. The government is working with councils with a specific focus on small rural councils to consider the implications of coronavirus on their operations including staff welfare. Local government minister Adem Somyurek, and … Continue reading $500 million fund to keep Vic businesses going →

The department of defence has announced the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) will be built in Western Australia as part of the federal government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program. This will be the third of twelve Arafura class OPVs, and the first to be built at the Civmec shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Minister … Continue reading Construction commences for first OPV in WA →

Over 60 per cent of Australia’s manufacturing jobs will potentially be impacted by automation technologies over the next 15 years, according to a new report. Thirty per cent of existing manufacturing jobs will be totally automated and 33 per cent of jobs in the sector will be augmented by technological change by 2034, according to … Continue reading Automation to transform manufacturing employment landscape by 2034 →

A leading Brazilian leading renewable energy consultancy will establish its Australian/New Zealand HQ in Melbourne. Minister for Energy Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Steve Dimopoulos today said that the firm, Grupo Energia, will create up to 70 new local jobs as part of its investment in Victoria including … Continue reading Brazilian renewable energy company chooses Victoria →

A $90 million investment to overhaul Kogan Creek Power Station will create 400 jobs over the course of two and a half months. Located near Chinchilla in Queensland, the coal-fired power station is owned by CS Energy and has a capacity of 750 MW. Jobs created include positions for electricians, boiler makers, riggers, fitters, welders, … Continue reading Power station renovation drives regional jobs →