Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Education and Training) Share this | Hansard source

Those who employ apprentices, those who create the opportunities for apprentices, have warmly welcomed these policies of the Turnbull government. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said:

We welcome the Skilling Australians Fund's efforts to improve the skills of the Australian workforce, particularly via apprenticeships.

Ai Group said:

It gives welcome support for apprenticeships and traineeships through the new Skilling Australians Fund.

And the Master Builders Association said that they welcome the announcement of the $1½ billion Skilling Australians Fund and the additional 300,000 apprentices in partnership with state and territory governments. They said that it is funding that should enable the training that leads to strong employment outcomes for young Australians in industries where there is jobs growth, such as the building and construction industry. This is about delivering real benefits for young Australians to access real jobs in the future and ensuring that there is the support to fill those places and create the job opportunities for young Australians.