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What the Government's New Skills Levy Actually Means for Newcastle Workers
A fresh federal push to fund vocational training arrives as local unemployment ticks up, but the details reveal winners and losers.
Federal5 July 20263 min read
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All federal stories from Newcastle.

A fresh federal push to fund vocational training arrives as local unemployment ticks up, but the details reveal winners and losers.

The government's latest fiscal plan will strip $47 million from programs supporting local infrastructure, pushing community leaders to scramble for alternative funding.

A new federal policy pausing indexation of unemployment benefits has immediate implications for thousands of Newcastle residents already struggling with rent and grocery bills.
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