On April 4, Minister for the Commonwealth Games Kate Jones spoke of the excitement building up towards the event at an official ‘Three Years to Go’ countdown celebration at Broadbeach. She said that with a range of projects already having been planned, the state will certainly be kept busy and “three years will go by in a flash”.
On April 1, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its latest data on the country’s housing approvals. This month’s edition of its dispatch reveals that in trend terms, the number of approved dwellings grew by 1.6 per cent in February of this year.
The Queensland government has announced a commitment to boosting job growth in the state, which will include a focus on apprenticeships and traineeships.
The Queensland government has released more details regarding the payroll tax rebate aimed at encouraging businesses to take on apprentices and trainees.
Manufacturing could be an increasingly important industry for Queensland, as rising consumption from Asia means Australia is ideally placed for exporting goods.
The following infographic illustrates some of the facts and figures regarding income for blue collar workers. This includes the average weekly wage and expected earnings increase. Apprenticeships and traineeships can lead to great earning opportunities.
Heavy vehicle operators are set to benefit from $14.4 million in funding from the federal government as part of a national scheme.
Queensland’s retail sector continues to show signs of improvement, with turnover growth in January 2015 recorded at 1.2 per cent.
Queensland continues to show signs of growth in the construction sector, as new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures reveal housing approvals in the state are on the rise.
The increase in hiring is linked to housing starts, with 2015 expected to be a record year in terms of the development of new dwellings. In fact, BIS Shrapnel claimed 200,000 homes are due to commence construction this year.
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