Premier Colin Barnett has announced the disbandment of the Office of Energy. Its replacement – the Public Utilities Office will initially provide policy advice regarding energy, but the Premier plans to increase its scope to the waste and water sectors. … Continue reading
WA Business News recently published a special report into the waste industry (December 8-14 edition). Key messages and points of interest include: The industry has lacked strategic direction as the key waste strategy has not been finalised to date. Local … Continue reading
EUPA continues to find alternative sources that will help us to provide more value to the waste sector. Building on the success of the funded project to develop a specific workforce plan for the sector in 2010-2011, an application has … Continue reading
EUPA Executive Officer David Love is a member of the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s Skilled Migration Reference Group. Skilled migration (and migration generally!) is a complex minefield for the uninitiated. Industry stakeholders who have concerns, questions or suggestions … Continue reading
Guidelines are now available for the two grants Programs under the Australian Apprenticeships Mentoring Package, which was announced in the 2011-12 Budget. The Programs are also open to receive applications for funding. The Mentoring Package is part of the Australian … Continue reading
The Department of Training and Workforce Development has released its annual SPOL – a list of critical occupations that primarily serves to influence the State Training Plan. Top priority occupations also inform the skilled migration strategy. The list now comprises … Continue reading
Take a selection of exciting local, national and international speakers, an enthusiastic and informed audience, one large trade display and mix well in a world class venue – the result is a great event – the Waste & Recycle Conference … Continue reading
The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council has provided advice that the PRM04 is to be replaced by Version 8 of the CPP07 Training Package. For details regarding the draft training package and case for endorsement please click here.
Minister for Environment and Water, Bill Marmion announced $7million over five years to help local governments increase rates of recycling and reduce waste going to landfill. The funding results from an initiative between the Dept of Environment and Conservation and … Continue reading
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