Federal policy for resource skills shortage

The commonwealth is accepting all of the 31 recommendations made by the National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce.

Initially it will invest $200 million in a Critical Skills Investment Fund (CSIF), which will co-fund with industry a range of training and employment programs.

The Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) said the adoption of the Taskforce’s recommendations and initial investment in targeted training is the first step in the National Resource Sector Workforce Strategy.