“Devastating”: Government slashes apprentice support payments by half for mechanics, chefs and more
Critics say the move will make it harder for small businesses to take on junior chefs, mechanics, and other in-demand workers.
The federal government plans to slash key apprenticeship support payments by half in 2026, in a move critics say will make it harder for small businesses to take on junior chefs, mechanics, and other in-demand workers.
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles on Monday announced an extension of the Key Apprenticeship Program, which supports trainees and employers in the housing and green energy sectors.
Until December 2026, full-time apprentices in eligible fields will continue to receive up to $10,000 in financial support, with their employers eligible for $5,000.
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