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Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction? Not anytime soon

Written by Pi-Shen Seet, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Edith Cowan University

In an election pitch last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new incentive payments of $10,000 for eligible apprentices in residential construction.

The federal government has committed to an ambitious target of building 1.2 million new homes over the next five years through the National Housing Accord. That means it urgently needs to...

Best AI Answering Services for Small Businesses in 2026 (Compared)
Missed calls cost small businesses more than most owners realize. A customer who calls once and reaches voicemail rarely ca…
Why Local Procurement is the New Competitive Advantage for Australian Builders
For years, Australian construction firms relied heavily on global supply chains to source materials at the lowest possible …
Why Queensland Agribusinesses Are Rethinking Their Airborne Particulate Management
For agribusinesses operating across Queensland, managing environmental factors is a daily reality. However, one specific ch…
Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy
With fuel prices staying high, the federal government has announced a halving of the fuel excise for three months. This will …
Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?
Consumer group Choice found some chocolate treats, like these Easter eggs, have become smaller and more expensive since last …
‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up
With petrol and diesel prices soaring, we’re hearing more reports of alleged fuel thefts from petrol stations, farms, t…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Business crucial to a safe return to normal
The Business Council is today releasing a paper that outlines how business will play a crucial part in a risk management approach to returning greater freedoms to Australians, including normal…
Pay-by-weight airfares are an ethical minefield. We asked travellers what they actually think
Jaromir Chalabala/ShutterstockImagine checking in for a flight with your two teenage children. At the counter, you are told that your youngest teenager’s suitcase is two kilograms over the limit. You…
Frydenberg has spent big – but on the whole, responsibly
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDSo good, and so unexpected, has been Australia’s economic improvement over the past three months, it has wiped one-third of the projected 2022-23 budget deficit. Or…

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Most job seekers spend 11 to 14 hours per week on applications and still hear nothing back. That's not a motivation problem. That's a process proble...

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), ANZ’s leading AI-enabled small business marketing software platform provider, marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a bu...

Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction? Not anytime soon

Best AI Answering Services for Small Businesses in 2026 (Compared)

Why Local Procurement is the New Competitive Advantage for Australian Builders

Why Queensland Agribusinesses Are Rethinking Their Airborne Particulate Management

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?

‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Business crucial to a safe return to normal

Pay-by-weight airfares are an ethical minefield. We asked travellers what they actually think

Frydenberg has spent big – but on the whole, responsibly

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security