PM to promise $10,000 payments to keep young people in construction as cost of living blamed for a shortfall in buildersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastApprentice tradies stand to get an extra $10,000 from a re-elected Labor government as Anthony Albanese tries to encourage more young people into construction to help build the 1.2m homes he promised by 2030.The prime minister will make the $626m promise at the National Press Club on Friday, in his first major speech for the year which will set out Labor’s re-election bid.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Josh Butler
Publish date : 2025-01-23 14:00:00
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Albanese plans cash boost for apprentice tradies amid doubts over Labor housing target
