Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Reform

The Australian Government has announced a suite of reforms over five years for the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System for employers and Australian Apprentices to support the pipeline of skilled workers needed to support Australia’s economic recovery. The new Incentive System will provide support for a more inclusive and sustainable economy, ensuring Australians receive quality training while in paid employment.

Read more here for a full overview of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Reform.  

Australian Apprenticeship Priority List on 1 July 2022
Government support under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System will focus on priority occupations, ensuring support is targeted to the skills in demand in the Australian economy. Priority occupations are listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List which will be updated annually by the Australian Government. There are currently 77 occupations on the priority list.

Hiring Incentive
As from 1st July onwards, employers who engage a new apprentice whose qualification is not on the Priority List may be able to access a hiring incentive of up to $3,500.*

Payments to Australian Apprentices
Four six-monthly payments over two years is available to Australian Apprentices undertaking a qualification with an occupational outcome listed on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. Apprentices will be able to access a payment of up to $5,000.* 
*eligibility criteria exists

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For more information, please reach out to your Apprenticeship Support Australia contact or download the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) factsheet here

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