Nimble News 17 May 2023

Budget Focus

With both Federal and State budgets released last week, here’s where to find the budget documents along with some interesting articles focusing on different aspects of the spending.

The Federal Budget (full details here)

• A media release from the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP about skills and training.

• SmartCompany provides key budget measures for small businesses.

• Women’s Agenda looks at the budget impact on women.

• For employers, here’s a focus on employment law from the Australian HR Institute.

• Skills and training is also the focus of NCVER's budget highlights.

The Western Australian State Budget (full details here)

• A media release summarising WA spending to support jobs.

• And another looking at spending to drive WA’s economic diversification.

• For the forestry industry, $36 million for the new Forest Management Plan which includes 50 jobs.

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Other Nimble News Stories:

For employers of apprentices – opportunity to have your say on apprentice completions

AATIS is seeking to gain perceptions and insights from those working with apprentices regarding the factors impacting successful completion.

Applications for the RED Grants Round 6 funding are now open

State Government funding available for locally driven projects that support efforts to create long-term economic growth and job sustainability in our regions. Deadline 30 June.

Global Footprints Scholarships for young adults with a VET background

$8,000 available to gain global work experience in agriculture, horticulture or trades. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and passion for their work. Deadline 12 June.

Paddock to Parliament Grains Advocacy Scholarship opportunity

Grain Producers Australia and Nufarm have partnered to create a new scholarship program, to develop grains industry talent and future leaders. Deadline: 9 June.

Applications open for the Western Australian Export Awards 2023

The WA Export Awards celebrate exceptional local export talent and recognise the role export businesses play in boosting the economy and supporting jobs. There are lots of categories including Agribusiness, Food and Beverages; Creative Industries; and Small Business. Deadline 14 June.

For employers: Changes to averaging of hours for part time apprenticeships and traineeships.

If you employ a part-time apprentice or trainee, then this fact sheet may be of interest to you.

Fact sheet FAQs Averaging of hours for part time apprenticeships and traineeships

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For employers: interview questions that could save you from hirers’ remorse

Some interesting and reflective interview questions to help you learn more about your candidates.

Interesting read: Future of Jobs Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum

This survey brings together insights from more than 800 companies and seeks to understand macro trends and their impact on workforce and skills over the next 5 years.

The new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 comes into effect on 1 July

Read all about it here.

Or attend one of the lunchtime education workshops happening throughout the State, facilitated by DPLH.

For teachers: Have you met George the Farmer?

George the Farmer educates children about farming practices and where food and fibre comes from through fun picture storybooks, paddock to plate videos, performance and free curriculum-aligned teacher’s guides.

Plan your next meal out with Plating Up WA throughout June

Celebrate our wonderful local produce and businesses by choosing WA-inspired ‘hero dishes’ at venues throughout the State.

We hope that this has been of some assistance.

Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council.