An innovative approach by the State Government to awarding building construction and maintenance contracts will generate multiple positive outcomes for Aboriginal people living in the State's north. The Department of Communities has established a panel of local builders with the capacity to deliver construction and refurbishment works while also meeting Aboriginal
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Treasurer Ben Wyatt has today welcomed the release of two reports which deliver more positive news for Western Australia's economy. CommSec Research's 'State of the States' publication reports that employment growth in WA is just off its strongest levels in five years. It also reports that Western Australia's population is growing
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The WA Government has today announced the Collie Futures Economic Advisory Committee to identify, consider and recommend projects seeking a financial helping hand through the $20 million Collie Futures Fund. The Collie Futures Fund aims to diversify Collie's economy and provide long-term employment security. The first stage of the fund, the Collie
Read MoreGet paid to learn and end up on comparable salary to a university graduate – that is the pitch to graduating high school students to consider an apprenticeship or traineeship. Apprenticeship Support Australia General Manager Nathan Bentley said we know employers are struggling to attract and retain young staff, despite increasing
Read MoreCaring for children remained the most common perceived barrier to participation in the labour market for women in 2016-17, despite increasing female participation in the labour force, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The data showed there was a fall in the number of women reporting
Read MorePremier Mark McGowan has welcomed the findings and recommendations contained in the Auditor General's report into local content in government procurement. The Auditor General's Local Content in Government Procurement report found a lack of data collection and reporting processes meant the effectiveness of the Buy Local policy to improve local
Read MoreThe WA Government today unveiled a $16.7 million New Industries Fund, delivering on an election commitment to create Western Australian jobs through innovation. The fund will support and accelerate new and emerging businesses in WA through a series of new initiatives, including Innovation Hubs and Science Industry Fellowships, that are designed
Read MoreJob Jumpstart is a new Government website that enables young people to take control of their job search and career planning. Job Jumpstart brings together a range of Government information relevant to employment planning as well as recruitment insights from Australian employers to create a one-stop-shop for young people wanting career and
Read MoreDefence Issues Minister Paul Papalia has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement that 10 of 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels to be built for the Royal Australian Navy will be constructed in Henderson, south of Perth. The Federal Government has confirmed that both Civmec and Austal will share building work for the
Read MoreThe monthly trend unemployment rate remained at 5.5 per cent in October 2017, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. This reflects the continued strength in employment growth in the Australian labour market. Monthly trend full-time employment increased for the 13th straight month in October 2017.
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