http://alga.asn.au/newsletter/newsletters.ALGANEWS5July2013#Article10435
Minister for Employment, Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor has
welcomed comments made by WorleyParsons chairman, John Grill, that
Australian businesses should train people locally rather than rely too
heavily on temporary visas.
Mr Grill said the number of people entering Australia on temporary skilled worker visas could be cut if better training was available to the domestic workforce. "The Federal Labor Government will always support local workers and training for our young people over bringing in overseas workers to plug skill shortages," Mr O'Connor said. "It is important for Australian businesses to recognise that training local people is not just about being good corporate citizens - it can be cost effective and beneficial for business. "We want locals to get the skills they need to get the jobs we have, but equally we want Australian businesses to thrive and prosper. "The comments by Mr Grill today highlight that this can be achieved." Mr O'Connor also commended Mr Grill's $20 million donation to the Sydney University to establish a project leadership centre to offer courses targeted at midcareer project managers and board directors responsible for decisions related to large scale projects. "I thank Mr Grill for his commitment to training Australians and for his vision for our resource sector," Mr O'Connor said. Advice from AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION www.alga.asn.au |
