Useful Links - Federal Government Links
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Useful Links > Federal Government Links
Group Training Programmes
www.grouptraining.dest.gov.au Information on the Targeted Initiatives Programme, Commonwealth Loans Guarantee Programme, and Special Incentive Payment ($1,000/trainee)
The Institute For Trade Skills Excellence www.tradeskills.com.au The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (ITSE) has been established to promote and advance learning, teaching and training in Australian trades education and elevate the status of traditional trades and trades education as career choices.
Australian Apprenticeships
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
www.deewr.gov.au Information on Departmental structure, Ministerial press releases, Budget, programmes of assistance, publications, careers info, etc.
Employment and Workplace Relations Services
www.workplace.gov.au
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC)
www.nohsc.gov.au Information on legal obligations, statistics and research, Practical Guidance Database 1987-1995, bullying in the workplace, OHS in VET, links to Workcover in each State/Territory, training and publications, etc.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
www.ato.gov.au General taxation information for individuals, employers and organisations, non-profit organisations, and taxation professionals.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)
www.eowa.gov.au Information about the Act and compliance, the agency, developing a business case, practical examples and a handy 3-minute overview
Privacy Commission
www.privacy.gov.au Information about the national principles and an individual's rights, public private and health sectors, research
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
www.aacc.gov.au Information on anti-competitive and unfair market practices, resources, publications, events
Federal Government
www.australia.gov.au Access to Commonwealth government departments, Parliament, Public Service Gazette, local Federal members, Hansard reports, national anthem, school vacations, etc.
Education in Australia
www.education.com.au Fast and easy access to a wealth of information about education in Australia - browse by sector (schools, VET, higher education, adult and community services, international) or user (employers, New Apprentices, parents, policy makers, educators) - news, events calendar, resource exchange, participate in a scheduled general discussion group or form your own.
Business Entry Point
www.business.gov.au ABN info, tenders and contracts, business assistance, awards and agreements, GST, intellectual property, etc.