Australians generate a lot of rubbish, as do the people of all advanced economies (and increasingly, the people of less advanced and developing economies). In 2016-17, Australian businesses and households generated 68.9 mega tonnes (Mt) of waste, from a vast…
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A seminar organised by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) for industry and waste management experts in Newcastle earlier this month put on show many imaginative and effective approaches to the waste crisis that is confronting businesses both locally and…
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On 8 August, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Education Council announced it would conduct a Review of Senior Secondary Pathways into Work, Further Education and Training. The terms of reference have been established to look at: The essential skills…
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The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has recently released a report that looks at apprenticeship completion rates for apprentices and trainees employed through group training compared to those directly employed by a business. Completion rates have been an…
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