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Budget promise of apprentice subsidy welcomed by businesses

The federal government says the $1.2 billion package will help create 100,000 apprenticeships.

The federal government says the $1.2 billion package will help create 100,000 apprenticeships. Source: SBS

The federal government has made a budget commitment to create 100,000 apprenticeships through a wage subsidy scheme. Business groups have welcomed the announcement, but there are concerns over the long-term plan to support younger workers.



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