Builders reject Apprentice Employer Licensing proposal
The HIA is urging the Victorian Government to scrap a proposed licensing scheme that would require employers to obtain a licence before hiring apprentices. The association warns it will add red tape, increase costs, and reduce apprentice uptake.
Will Victorian builders need a licence before hiring apprentices?
Affects builders and all licensed trades in VIC. If passed, employers must get a separate licence before taking on apprentices, adding cost and admin burden to small businesses.
Key takeaways
- HIA wants the Victorian Government to withdraw the Apprentice Employer Licensing proposal.
- The scheme would require employers to get a licence before they can engage apprentices.
- HIA warns the proposal adds red tape and increases costs for businesses.
- The association says the licensing requirement could deter employers from hiring apprentices.
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