Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) support claims closing

Notice: The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, Services Australia, and the Australian Taxation Office will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Please ensure you seek any required assistance before this closure period to avoid potential delays or the expiry of claims.

Employers are reminded that the Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) wage subsidy is ending soon. To ensure you receive this support, all eligible claims must be submitted through the Apprenticeships Data Management System (ADMS) by 31 December 2025. 

The CAC subsidy covers wages paid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 for apprentices or trainees who commenced prior to 1 July 2022, and who met the eligibility requirements of the program. 

Here’s how to claim: 

• Register for ADMS – If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to create one through the ADMS portal. 
• Submit your claim – Once you’re set up, log in and submit claims for eligible wage payments.

Need a hand? If Apprenticeship Support Australia is your Apprentice Connect Australia Provider, call our team on 1300 363 831 for assistance with ADMS setup or claims. Further information on using ADMS can be found on our website.