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10 May: Defence Industry
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Military secrets legislation in force this week – illogical, unfair and unworkable
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A new law to prevent the sharing of sensitive military information that came into force this week aims to protect our national security – but the Act is in practice illogical, unfair and unworkable, and is causing confusion among former defence personnel who face a maximum 20-years imprisonment for breaching the Act.
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10 May: Energy Transition
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Gas plan is a necessary work in progress
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The Federal Government's Future Gas Strategy sensibly acknowledges two truths that sit awkwardly in our political debates. Maintaining reliable and affordable natural gas supply is vital along the way to net zero; and so is cutting demand for natural gas through efficiency, electrification and fuel switching. What is not yet clear is how the Government will follow through on both fronts.
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Also: Scroll down to 'Upcoming Events' for details of our 5 June webinar: Time to integrate work and learning in university qualifications
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10 May: Education & Training
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Work integrated learning – maximising the benefits
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Ai Group has today released a position paper that argues the case for strengthening new relationships between industry and universities in which learning is immersed in work environments. The Paper draws a connection between learning and the constantly changing industry strategies and practices, and technical and generic skill needs.
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8 May: Construction Sector Skills
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TAFE and VET fee-free commitment a welcome boost to skills development
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Ai Group has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of a significant boost to the development and supply of skilled workers for the construction sector. A strong skills pipeline is essential to meet the demands of the construction sector and the ambition to increase housing supply.
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>>NEXT WEEK 16 May: Ai Group Online Event
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Federal Budget 2024-25 – what does it mean for business?
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2024-25 Federal Budget on Tuesday evening, 14 May. How will it affect you and your business? Join us on Thursday 16 May, as the dust settles, for an interactive discussion with Ai Group's economics and policy teams as we examine all the key Budget proposals.
Find out more and register now
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10 May: Manufacturing Industry
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Innovate to Grow: CSIRO Advanced Manufacturing Program
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Applications are open for a free 10-week program for small- to medium sized
enterprises (SMEs) working on advanced manufacturing solutions and exploring
how research and development can advance your project or idea. Be quick – applications close this week!
Find out more and apply now
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10 May: Environnmental Sustainability
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Federal Procurement
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The Commonweath Government has released its new Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy. The Policy applies climate, environment and circularity principles to four high-impact procurement categories.
To read the policy & the reporting framework visit the DCCEEW website
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>>5 June: Ai Group CET Online Event
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Time to integrate work and learning in university qualifications
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Megan Lilly, Executive Director of the Ai Group Centre for Education and Training, will be joined by Luke Sheehy, CEO, Universities Australia, Michael O'Connor, President of the Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) and Ai Group members to explore the case for widespread work-integrated learning (WIL); the breadth of WIL forms, from micro-placements to degree apprenticeships; policy directions; and current support and resources for companies and universities.
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>>28 May: National Reconciliation Week
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Procuring from First Nations businesses
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To mark National Reconciliation Week, this webinar will assist businesses keen to increase procurement from First Nations businesses. Our presenters will give you a first-hand account of the power of First Nations procurement, share success stories of others who have benefited and provide practical tips on strategies you can apply in your business.
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Did you miss Part 1 of this HR Fundamentals series? Ai Group members can watch it now
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>>23 May: Ai Group Online Event
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HR Fundamentals: Enterprise Bargaining –lodgement, compliance and support
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In part 2 of the Enterprise Agreement topic in our HR Fundamentals webinar series, we cover the important aspects of lodgement, compliance and support. We will focus on the enterprise agreement application process from lodgement through to the Fair Work Commission's assessment and decision on whether to approve the agreement. We also consider the recent legislative changes to the enterprise agreement process.
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>>24 May: Ai Group Online Event – CSCC
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Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings and the Built Environment
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Sustainability and ESG (Environment, Society and Governance) are becoming business imperatives, with actions, outcomes and impact being operationalised beyond reporting. Infrastructure rating and other reporting requirements are already being implemented across the construction sector, but what does the future hold for businesses in the construction supply chain?
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>>29 May: Ai Group Online Event – BRAS
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Small Business Strategy: the pathway to success
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This short webinar, presented as part of our Victorian Business Recovery Advisory Service program, aims to realign small business owners with their business aspirations and develop a basic and practical business strategy to take them there.
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Inquiry into the Digital Transformation of Workplaces
The House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training is currently inquiring into the rapid development and uptake of automated decision making and machine learning techniques in the workplace.
The terms of reference for the review can be found here.
If Ai Group members would like to contribute to the submission to the review, please provide your responses to the terms of reference to CET@aigroup.com.au no later than close of business Thursday 23 May.
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