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Over the next four years the NSW Government is investing $62.9billion in infrastructure, which will sustain an average of over 160,000 jobs every year.
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ISSUE 29, 25 SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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| How to Register with the Industry Capability Network
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| Not all relevant companies and suppliers will get the opportunity to source Nation Building funded work. The Taskforce is keen to ensure that they are provided with as much opportunity to do so as possible. As well as registering with the delivery agencies, companies may also like to register with the Industry Capability Network (NSW) Ltd (ICN). Read more |
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| Help with sourcing apprentices
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| All projects under the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan are required to employ apprentice labour. A number of projects are underway to support this requirement. Read more |
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| Indigenous Apprentices Program
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| The Master Builders Association of NSW (Master Builders) is supporting Nation Building projects with sourcing apprentices through its Group Scheme. This service has recently been augmented by a major new program providing indigenous apprentices. Read more |
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| Positive results for NSW in recent Sensis Business Survey
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| The Sensis Business Survey reports that the NSW business confidence indicator jumped 26 percentage points to 46 per cent, four percentage points below the national average and business confidence in Sydney is up from 18 to 50 per cent, and up from 24 to 36 per in regional NSW. Read more |
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| Local Construction Companies building new social housing
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| The $1.9 billion social housing element of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan for NSW will support 7,200 full time equivalent direct and indirect jobs each year for two years. Read more |
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| Brick Industry ready to provide materials
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| The Australian Brick Industry is ready and able to provide the materials required by the Australian Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. Read more |
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