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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1966
Page
9
The piece argues that apprenticeship has endured through ages including ancient Rome and remains the best system for skilled training. It notes trade unions resisting government‑backed adult training schemes, fearing the end of apprenticeship, and signals unions remain unsettled despite pressure.
The Employees' representative on the ACT Board pushes for stronger apprenticeship training and fair pay. Unions argue wages should rise toward journeyman levels and seek regular shop inspections, free educational facilities, free overalls and tools, pro-rata superannuation, and tax deductions for donations to apprenticeship programs. They warn on automation and new materials changing training needs and urge early action.
Congratulations to the apprentices who will receive their Journeyman's Certificates tomorrow night. Australia needs your skill. Also praise goes to the organisers of apprenticeship week for encouraging these trades.
The Canberra building industry weighs apprenticeship reforms to meet evolving conditions. Proposals range from full time training with later experience, registered traineeships, industry rather than firm transfers, and government subsidies financed by a levy on builders. Despite reforms, strong demand for skilled trades grows as national capital expands.
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