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Board of treasurers’ submission to employment white paper taskforce suggests making training flexible and promoting regional jobs
Targeting men to work in the child, aged and disability care sectors is one idea proposed by the state treasurers to boost productivity, challenge gender stereotypes and address workforce shortages.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will release more than 400 submissions made to the employment white paper taskforce on Saturday.
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Addressing gender stereotypes, workforce shortages and productivity in the care sector by targeting mid-career men for retraining and upskilling.
Making training for the job you want (as opposed to the job you have) tax deductible.
Providing incentives for employers to hire employees from underrepresented cohorts.
Creating pathways for First Nations people to work on major regional projects.
Exploring incentives for university graduates and highly skilled migrants to work in regional areas.
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