White paper to be released on Monday promises new policy initiatives including national skills passport
The Albanese government will spend an extra $41m in a bid to double higher apprenticeships in the care economy, digitisation and net zero, three priorities identified by the employment white paper.
The white paper outlines five objectives for the Australian government: delivering sustained and inclusive full employment; promoting job security and strong, sustainable wage growth; improving productivity; filling skills needs and building the future workforce; and overcoming barriers to employment and broadening opportunity.
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