Tag: skills

$60m SA tech academy shifts focus from digital to defence

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A planned technology training academy at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation precinct is set to open in 2026 after shifting its original focus from digital to Defence at the request...

Nurturing the skills economy promises big returns

Posted on   |  by Dr Sarah Jones
Australia is at a crucial juncture in its economic trajectory. As the global tech and economic landscapes continue to transform global labour markets, the need for workforces with new...

Victoria’s R&D grants scheme backs first 10 companies

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
PolyNovo, Quantum Brilliance and SPEE3D are among the first 10 local companies to receive matched funding under the Victorian government’s manufacturing-focused R&D grants scheme. Jobs and Industry minister Natalie...

WA unveils draft digital acceleration strategy

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian government wants to raise the state’s digital readiness index score, one of several measurable goals outlined in a draft of its WA: Digitally Evolved – Digital...

Close takes command of SA skills in Cabinet reshuffle

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
South Australian deputy premier Susan Close has relinquished control of the Defence and Space Industries portfolio to the Treasurer in a Malinauskas Cabinet reshuffle prompted by housing, decarbonisation and...

PM’s net-zero policy coordinator will make NRF referrals

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Net Zero Economy Authority’s role in coordinating net-zero industry policy will include investment referrals to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, according to a new bill. Tabled by Assistant...

New tertiary model aiming at skills crisis

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Skills minister Brendan O’Conner is considering state government proposals for six new TAFE Centres of Excellence that he wants to spurn a new collaborative approach to tertiary education amid...

‘Dynamic’ training offers SMEs a competitive edge: CEDA

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Dynamic management training should be offered through the new Industry Growth Program to help raise the global competitiveness of local small businesses, according to the Committee for Economic Development...

‘Brain gain’ sparks innovation rethink in WA

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A new parliamentary inquiry is calling for policy ideas to support Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem following the state’s post-pandemic “brain gain”. The inquiry, which kicked off in November, is...