The NSW Government is looking for apprentices, trainees and training providers to contribute to a survey as they search for the best way forward to construct 377,000 new homes by mid-2029 as part of the National Housing Accord, a collaborative effort between the federal and state governments.

The Federal Government target is 1.2 million new homes by mid-2029.

According to an ABC story, a leading property reasearcher, Cortality, has indicated the construction industry cannot keep pace to achieve those targets. So, the NSW Government is starting a comprehensive review of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001.

The Review begins with a statewide Have Your Say survey, inviting apprentices, trainees, employers, and training providers to share their experiences and shape improvements to the system.

The aim is to strengthen the apprenticeship and traineeship framework by making it easier to navigate, more flexible, and better matched to the real-world needs of priority industries like construction, care and support, technology, and clean energy.

It’s also about improving outcomes, especially for young people in regional NSW, and making sure the system supports more apprentices and trainees to complete their training and step into long-term, rewarding careers.

The Review is a key commitment of the NSW Skills Plan, and will be backed by roundtables with local employers, unions, training providers and apprentices and trainees across the state in the coming months.

For more information, and links to the Have Your Say survey please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources/apprenticeship-and-traineeship-act-review.

Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan said, “We’re rebuilding the skills system so that it delivers for NSW. Not just for now, but for the long term.

“This review is about making apprenticeships and traineeships work better for the people who use them - students, employers, and training providers.

“We want a system that reflects today’s economy and helps more people get the skills they need for good jobs, especially in the regions and in industries crying out for workers.

“The feedback we get from the community will play a huge role in shaping the changes. We’re committed to making this review practical, inclusive, and focused on results.”