Australian Industry Group calls for reforms to boost workplace training
The Australian Industry Group is urging governments to remove policy barriers that restrict employer investment in workplace training, calling for stronger support to build workforce skills.
What training reforms is the Australian Industry Group pushing for and how will they affect my trade business?
Affects builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradies. Changes to training policy could impact apprenticeship costs and on-the-job training obligations.
Key takeaways
- Ai Group wants governments to scrap policies that limit how much employers can invest in training.
- The push aims to make it easier and cheaper for businesses to upskill their workforce.
- Stronger workplace training support could benefit apprentices and trainees across the trades.
- No specific funding commitments or timelines have been outlined in the current proposal.
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