Supporting strong and sustainable regions Review of Regional Migration Settings Discussion Paper – June 2024
Changes to the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) of the Working Holiday Maker Program (WHM) to include, as eligible employment, the positions of governess, nanny or au pair for Working Holiday visa holders intending to complete the required 88 or 179 days of work within the specified industry of ‘Plant and Animal Cultivation in Regional Australia’.
Supporting strong and sustainable regions Review of Regional Migration Settings Discussion Paper
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). | Productivity Commision inquiry into the Sector
Effective, efficient ECEC policy that is child sensitive and improves the lives of children, whilst improving rural women’s, parents, families and communities’ participation in the workforce will have a legacy for generations to come. These ECEC decisions made now, create Australia’s future, which is our children.
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). | Productivity Commision inquiry into the Sector
Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System
ICPA (Aust) believes engaging in Australia’s workforce through Australian Apprenticeships should be an option for any young Australians who have the ability, ambition and motivation to succeed in these vocations, regardless of their socio-economic status or geographic location. However, for many students living in rural and remote areas, it is proving difficult to undertake apprenticeship and training opportunities.
Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Inquiry into The Shutdown of the 3G mobile network
As the changeover from 3G coverage to 4G eventuates, assurance is needed that the new coverage is equal to or better than the existing service – that is, anyone who can access 3G now should still be able to access a service after it is closed down. Until this can be guaranteed the 3G shutdown should not proceed.
Australian Government’s Review into the Better Delivery of Universal Services
Equitable educational opportunities in rural and remote locations hinge upon the availability of high quality, reliable, affordable and adequate telecommunications. The delivery of voice and voice over internet services need to be in two different forms, independent of each other, especially for those without a mobile service. Depending only on satellite service, no matter the type, is not good enough and the need for systems that do not require or have their own back up, reliable power supply is essential.
Australian Government’s Review into the Better Delivery of Universal Services
National Skills Passport
A Joint Submission between the National Rural Women’s Coalition and the Isolated Children’s Parents Association of Australia.
A National Skills Passport has the potential to be a practical solution that helps individuals who choose to participate to take the next step in their education or career. They could view, share, and assess their skills and qualifications across Vocational Education and Training (VET) and higher education through a trusted and integrated digital system, validated from trusted sources.
