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AE News Volume 16, Issue 43
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Friday, 1st December 2023
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On Wednesday evening last week, we held our annual Apprentice Training Awards with over 270 guests from across Victoria at the spectacular Plaza Ballroom Melbourne.
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The evening showcased several GTO achievements, industry service achievements, and a wide range of finalists with female apprentices and trainees dominating the results, taking out 6 of the 9 key awards.
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This year saw a record number of nominations with over 150 from across Victoria.
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Special thank you to Minister Gayle Tierney for opening the night and to our award sponsors.
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Congratulations to all the finalists and winners.
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This week is national scams awareness week.
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3 out of 4 scams that are reported involve impersonations – criminals pretending to be people we should trust.
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For access to a range of free resources please visit, Scamwatch.
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These talented young individuals have earned the remarkable opportunity to potentially represent Australia at the prestigious 47th WorldSkills International Championships in Lyon, France, in September 2024.
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They've been chosen as members of the Skillaroos Training Squad, aspiring to showcase Australian skills on a global stage.
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Support these Training Squad members in their quest to demonstrate Australian skills excellence by contributing to their journey to the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, where they'll compete against the world's best and bring pride to our nation.
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Your generous donations will be used to help the team to continue their intensive training program as well as help cover competition expenses such as flights, accommodation, meals and uniforms and insurances.
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ATO - Changes in Reporting Requirements for Not-For-Profits
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From the 2023–24 income year onward, not-for-profits (NFPs) with an active Australian business number (ABN) will need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to access income tax exemptions.
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This will help them determine the basis on which to self-assess as income tax exempt, and report this to us. While NFPs need to report using the self-review return, they won't pay tax on income unless they're a taxable not-for-profit.
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NFPs can lodge the NFP self-review return for the 2023–24 financial year any time between 1 July and 31 October 2024. They can submit online through Online services for business, or via a registered tax agent using Online services for agents (if the agent is authorised to lodge on the NFP's behalf).
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Get ready for annual reporting
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To prepare to lodge an annual self-review return, the organisation's principal authority needs to:
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- Check the organisation's contact details are up to date, including ABN registration details.
- Review the organisation’s main purpose and its governing documents.
- Set up a myGovID with either a Standard or Strong identity strength.
- Link myGovID to the NFP's ABN in Relationship Authorisation Manager so the NFP can access Online services for business.
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If an NFP doesn't submit their NFP self-review return, they may become ineligible for an income tax exemption and penalties may apply.
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Who doesn't need to report
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Government entities or charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) are not required to lodge an NFP self-review return.
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Charities already lodge an annual information statement to the ACNC each year.
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Taxable NFPs are also not required to lodge an NFP self-review return as they lodge an income tax return or notify us of a return not necessary each year.
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Annual reporting is central to assuring the community that only eligible not-for-profits access an income tax exemption.
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Supporting Women to Achieve VET based Careers
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The Australian Government has made it clear that women’s equality is essential for strengthening our economy, our society and our nation.
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It has committed to advancing gender equality as a national priority and is consulting with employers, businesses, communities, individuals and education and training providers to support lasting cultural change.
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The department is consulting with a range of stakeholders to guide policy and program design to address systemic barriers for women in vocational education and training (VET). Public consultation is an opportunity to inform initiatives that support women to achieve higher-paying careers via VET pathways.
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The department welcomes written feedback from interested parties into the discussion paper on supporting women to achieve VET based careers.
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Responses will help the department understand what is important for the design and implementation of initiatives. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks.
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Public submissions are open until 5pm AEDT, Monday 18 December 2023.
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Please visit the department’s consultation hub to view the discussion paper and provide your feedback. Please contact the Women in VET team for more information.
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New workplace road safety program for apprentices in the construction trades is a FREE program aims to help new apprentices on their P plates safely navigate driving challenges at work.
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- Driving unfamiliar vehicles
- Fatigue and early morning driving
- Reliance on mobile phones
- Packing vehicles and securing loads
- Speed, speeding and stopping distances
- Dealing with risky or illegal situations
- One day – 6 hours including breaks and lunch provided
- Commences February 2024
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For further details and to register please
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- Groups up to 12
- A focus on P-plate apprentice carpenters, plumbers & electricians
- Free program delivered by experienced facilitators and trade trainers
- Mix of interactive learning and practical application
- Flexible, self-contained program that can come to you across Melbourne and Regional Victoria
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Have Your Say on the Future of Local Jobs First
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Businesses and workers will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Local Jobs First policy – Australia’s longest-standing industry participation legislation.
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The Victorian Government has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposed reforms to the Local Jobs First Act 2003.
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The Act provides local small and medium sized businesses with more opportunities to compete for both large and small government contracts, creating job opportunities, including for apprentices, trainees and cadets.
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The government is proposing to strengthen the Act to ensure local workers and use of local content are prioritised on public projects.
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Proposed changes focus on compliance and enforcement of Local Industry Development Plans, including increasing the Local Jobs First Commissioner’s powers, and requirements for locally produced uniform and personal protective equipment on Strategic Projects.
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Strategic Projects are valued at $50 million or more, with projects ranging from transport to healthcare to sport and tourism.
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These reforms will build on policy changes introduced in June 2022 to strengthen outcomes for the local steel industry on Strategic Projects.
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Since December 2014, local content requirements have been set for more than 300 Strategic Projects, with a combined total value of around $149 billion, supporting more than 50,000 jobs.
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To read the consultation paper and make a submission, please visit Engage Victoria,
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Recently the federal government announced via the Skills and Workforce Ministerial Council the 2024 Priorities and Indicative Workplan.
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To read the full report please visit DEWR.
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How does your not-for-profit compare?
Recently Infoxchange presented the 2023 Digital Technology in the Not-For-Profit Sector Report.
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This year’s report surveyed more than 1,000 not-for-profit organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
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The report details a view of digital technology in the not-for-profit sector across Australia.
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Please keep a look out for our Professional Development Calendar for 2024.
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Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
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Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,133 participants have been supported to date.
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Apprentices and trainees who have lost employment are encouraged to register.
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Once registered, apprentices and trainees will be assisted by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
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If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
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Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
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Thanks to our Industry Partners
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