On Monday 24 November the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index will be released.
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Weld Australia has announced a new major statewide training initiative in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ), delivering Welding Supervisor training (AS 1796 Certificate 10 and AS 2214) and ISO 9606 welder certification across Queensland throughout 2026. The program will see MSQ subsidise 50% of training costs for eligible participants, providing a significant opportunity to strengthen workforce capability and lift welding compliance outcomes across the Queensland manufacturing sector. The initiative responds to ongoing industry demand, with employers consistently reporting shortages of certified welders and welding supervisors, particularly in regional manufacturing centres supporting defence, energy, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing supply chains.…
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation and the Australian Gun Safety Alliance are bitterly disappointed that the Queensland government has turned its back on national gun reform. Australian Gun Safety Alliance convenor and Alannah & Madeline Foundation advocacy advisor Stephen Bendle said: “The Queensland Premier this week claimed to be strengthening gun laws, but the truth is that these reforms only enforce tougher penalties once a crime has already been committed. Alarmingly, some of his statements directly repeat the rhetoric of the firearm industry. “Every other jurisdiction is considering significant reform such as restricting the type of weapons that were used…
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) confirms it has been advised of a fatal workplace incident at the Sunstate Cement site at the Port of Brisbane this morning. The AWU has been informed that a worker has tragically lost his life. Union organisers have spoken directly with AWU members on site and are offering them support. This is a devastating loss, and the AWU extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and workmates of the man who has been killed. The AWU is engaging with Sunstate Cement to ensure workers have access to appropriate support services. Workplace deaths are unacceptable.…
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